How To Make Mexican Lasagna (With Tortillas)
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My kids absolutely go wild for Mexican Lasagna. A mixture of ground beef, corn and salsa is layered between corn tortillas and cottage cheese making for an easy casserole that feeds a crowd.
Spice up your dinner routine with this delicious twist on traditional lasagna. Learn how to make a flavorful and easy Mexican lasagna using tortillas as the base.
Mexican Lasagna Recipe
Why haven’t I been making this easy peasy Mexican ground beef casserole more often? My kids practically applauded me as they were licking plates after their second helpings. I mean, what isn’t there to like about it?
Hamburger- check
Corn- check
Salsa- check
Cheese – check
Everything my kids love wrapped up into one casserole. This ranks right up at the top of their favorite ground beef recipes list along side Classic Sloppy Joes, Frisco Melt Tater Tot Casserole, and French Onion Sliders.
What is mexican lasagna?
Mexican lasagna is a delicious casserole made with layers of ground beef, corn, salsa, and cottage cheese sandwiched between corn tortillas. It’s an easy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
Let me break down the lasagna layers. If you don’t follow this exactly, don’t sweat it. It will still be amazing!
Taco Lasagna Layers:
- Ground Beef Mixture
- Corn Tortillas
- Cottage Cheese
- Corn Tortillas
- Cottage Cheese
- Ground Beef Mixture
- Shredded Cheese
The leftovers (if you have any) are even more delicious! Serve up with a side salad and dinner is served.
Ingredient List
- Lean Ground beef
- Onions
- Green Bell Peppers
- Salsa
- Corn Kernels
- Ground Cumin
- Chili Powder
- Corn Tortillas
- Cottage Cheese
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
How to Make Mexican Lasagna Casserole (with corn tortillas)
Step by Step Instructions
- Brown ground beef, onions and green peppers in a large skillet; drain excess grease if needed.
- Add salsa, corn, cumin and chili powder; stir.
- In a 13 x 9 inch baking dish or pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, layer 1/2 meat mixture, 5 corn tortillas, 1 cup cottage cheese, remaining 5 corn tortillas, 1 cup cottage cheese, remaining 1/2 of meat mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree F for 30 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before cutting.
- If desired, garnish with sour cream, homemade guacamole, sliced avocados, fresh cilantro, black olives, etc.
Storage Instructions
Let leftovers cool. Transfer to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to a week.
For the full recipe for Mexican lasagna casserole, scroll to the bottom of this post.
Recipe FAQs
- This is a Mexican Lasagna casserole with corn tortillas. If you prefer, use flour tortillas. We use the 6-inch tortillas.
- We use a glass 9 x 13 inch baking dish. See some of our favorite kitchen essentials in our Amazon Store.
- Change up the shredded cheese to Colby, Pepper Jack or whatever you prefer.
- Want to make it a little lighter? Use ground turkey and fat free cottage cheese.
- For a spicy taco lasagna, use salsa that is medium in heat.
- Top with sliced olives or jalapenos if desired.
- To prevent the taco lasagna casserole from falling apart when cutting, let rest 10 minutes once removed from the oven.
Recipe Variations
- Use flour tortillas for corn.
- Substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken for beef.
- Add a smear of refried beans to tortilla shells.
- Red bell peppers work great too.
- Add a can of green chilies.
- Season the hamburger with store-bought or homemade taco seasoning.
More Mexican-inspired dinners
Our Favorite Ground Beef Recipes
Ground beef, or hamburger as we call it, is always a safe bet when feeding our families. From burgers on the grill to a cheesy casserole, everyone finishes their plates when ground beef is the main ingredient. Here are some of our favorite recipes featuring ground beef.
French Onion Sloppy Joes
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Mexican Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup diced onion
- 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 24 ounces jarred salsa
- 15.25 ounces canned corn, drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 10 corn tortillas 6-inch size
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef, onion and green pepper; drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in salsa, drained corn, cumin and chili powder.
- In a 13 x 9 inch baking dish that has sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, spread 1/2 of the ground beef mixture.
- Top with half of the corn tortillas, cutting the 5th one in half to cover the end. Spread 1 cup cottage cheese over the tortillas.
- For the next layer, add the remaining 5 corn tortillas; spread with the remaining 1 cup cottage cheese. Top with the remaining 1/2 of ground beef mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. (see notes if you get confused on the layers)
- Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated 375 degree F oven. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- This is a Mexican Lasagna casserole with corn tortillas. If you prefer, use flour tortillas.
- Change up the shredded cheese to Colby, Pepper Jack or whatever you prefer.
- Want to make it a little healthier? Use ground turkey and fat free cottage cheese.
- For a spicy taco lasagna, use salsa that is medium in heat.
- Top with sliced olives or jalapenos if desired.
- To prevent the taco lasagna casserole from falling apart when cutting, let rest 10 minutes once removed from the oven.
- Love Mexican food? Try Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatloaf.
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Taco Lasagna Layers:
- Ground Beef Mixture
- Corn Tortillas
- Cottage Cheese
- Corn Tortillas
- Cottage Cheese
- Ground Beef Mixture
- Shredded Cheese
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