Susan is back with another yummy recipe! This time she is an cooking Enchilada Casserole recipe:
Well, I have been wanting to experiment with my own chili/enchilada sauce and this turned out pretty tasty.
I’m going to make it for the Super Bowl party and see what everyone else thinks. This recipe is for 2 or 3 people so, double….triple….whatever you need. Or spice up your weeknight with this easy Mexican casserole that the whole family will love.
Enchilada Casserole Recipe
I always have a large bottle of dried Ranch dressing mix and a large bottle of McCormick’s Taco Seasoning (which is gluten free).
I also keep all red pepper flakes that come with pizza and I make sure and ask for it. I never have to actually buy it and we use it all the time. 
The only thing in this recipe that is not something I always have on hand are the dried peppers. Regular salt can be substituted for sea salt. This is just as delicious and easy as this simple enchilada skillet dinner.
Also, if you need this to be gluten free, leave out the Ranch dressing mix.
Enchilada Casserole (Can be gluten-free)
Enchilada Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 dried Ancho Peppers
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 large garlic pods
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tabs taco seasoning
- 1 tabs ranch dressing mix
- 1/3 cup light sour cream
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Instructions
- Cut the seeds out of the dried peppers.
- Boil 1/2 cup of the water
- Put the peppers in the water
- Cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the peppers sit for about 15 minutes to soften.
- Chop the garlic pods
- Sauté garlic in the oil.
In A Blender
- Put a cup of water
- peppers
- seasonings
- ranch dressing mix
- garlic.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add the sour cream and blend.
Baking Instructions
- Cook the ground beef
- Drain.
- Mix the enchilada sauce with the meat
- Heat for a couple of minutes.
- In a square pan, layer 1/2 the meat and sauce
- Add the tortillas next and top those with the rest of the meat sauce.
- Put the cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake on 350 for 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 391Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 102mgSodium 919mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 32g
This calculation is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a doctor or dietitian. This calculator is a guide, but makes no guarantee of being exact or fully accurate.
Ingredients:
- 2 dried Ancho Peppers
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 large garlic pods
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tabs taco seasoning
- 1 tabs ranch dressing mix
- 1/3 cup light sour cream
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Instructions:
- Cut the seeds out of the dried peppers.
- Boil 1/2 cup of the water and put the peppers in the water.
- Cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat
- Let the peppers sit for about 15 minutes to soften.
- Chop the garlic pods
- Sauté garlic in the oil.
– In a blender add:
- cup of water
- peppers
- seasonings
- ranch dressing mix
- garlic. Blend until smooth. Add the sour cream and blend.
- Cook the ground beef
- Drain.
- Mix the enchilada sauce with the meat and heat for a couple of minutes.
- In a square pan, layer 1/2 the meat and sauce
- Layer the tortillas next
- Top those with the rest of the meat sauce.
- Put the cheddar cheese on top.
Bake on 350 for 30 minutes.
Indulge in a healthy enchilada casserole packed with nutritious ingredients.
Hi, I’m Susan, a mother of four and a grandmother to 5 and that, along with my husband and 2 dogs, take up my most of my time. I am a side-tracked Home Executive. I had the privilege of being a stay –at-home mom so, you might say that my passion is the home and making a haven for those I love.
Ann says
Thanks for the linky Dian!
Tamona says
I made your queso tonight. Its been a hectic week but this time of year always is so I will let you know how much I love it later lol! I have never made it with cream cheese before. I am so excited! Off to eat!
Dee says
Enchilada casserole is always requested by my friends for me to make. It’s a big hit! It’s a dish that’s great for parties.
I make different from how you make it. But, being latina I base it off how my mom taught me to make it. I have been making it for years.
I’m sure you will have friends requesting you make it for years to come. 🙂