Flavorful Fiesta Casserole Recipe
This Crazy Good Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with pasta, meat, beans, and cheese, perfect for family dinners. It's easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can sweet corn drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup creamy sour cream
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips for serving alongside
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey or beef over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rotini, black beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes, and the meat mixture. Mix well.
- Fold in sour cream and half of the cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with cilantro.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices.