11 Vegetarian Mexican Casseroles for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna on a white plate
Photo: My Hot Southern Mess

If you're craving Tex-Mex, but don't want to go through the trouble of setting up a taco station or deep frying dishes like chile rellenos, then these tasty casseroles are just what you need. Each is entirely vegetarian, often relying on a blend of beans, rice, and cheese to create satisfying meals with little effort. All you need is your favorite salsa, and maybe a dollop of sour cream, to round out these delicious Mexican-inspired casseroles.

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Stacked Fajita Vegetable Enchilada Casserole

Stacked Fajita Vegetable Enchilada Casserole with sour cream
SunnyDaysNora

This vegan-friendly casserole uses a cheesy non-dairy sauce, along with enchilada sauce, to create a rich dish. Each bite is layered up with sautéed fajita veggies, brown rice, and black beans.

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Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Bake

enchilada bake with cheese and salsa
Pat Ritchie

It doesn't get much easier, or tastier, than this all-in-one dish. "The best thing about this recipe is it can be served by itself for a main dish on Mexican night, or be eaten with tortilla chips as a dip, or even rolled up in a tortilla as a taco, burrito, or enchilada," says recipe creator ST Anderson.

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Veggie Mexican Layered Casserole

Veggie Mexican Layered Casserole on a green plate
Jamie Justice Yost

Get all the flavors of a loaded burrito in this convenient casserole. Tortillas are layered with fresh vegetables, chile sauce, pinto beans (both whole and refried), plus a creamy blend of sour cream, cottage cheese, and Cheddar.

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Mexican Rice Casserole

Mexican Rice Casserole in a glass pan
Aggy Erlangga

Take rice and beans to a whole new level with this flavorful vegetarian casserole. Crushed corn chips and shredded cheese make for a simultaneously crunchy and creamy topping.

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5-Ingredient Mexican Casserole

5-Ingredient Mexican Casserole in a glass dish
Danielle Marquette

If you like to keep things simple in the kitchen, this recipe is for you. All you need are tortillas, salsa, onions, refried beans, and plenty of cheese. Feel free to customize it with other flavorful additions like corn, black olives, or pickled jalapeños.

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Chili Rellenos Casserole

Chili Rellenos Casserole
*Sherri*

This ultra simple recipe takes all the extra effort out of making chile rellenos, which often requires battering and frying. Instead, layers of green chiles are combined with a creamy egg blend and tomato sauce before baking.

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Vegetarian Burrito Casserole

Vegetarian Burrito Casserole in a white dish
Courtenay's Corner

Using vegetarian beef-style crumbles makes this a casserole both veg-heads and meat-eaters can enjoy. Reviewer raesquared says, "Very tasty dish. Makes a great "make-ahead" dish — bake when ready to eat."

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Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna

Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna on a white plate
My Hot Southern Mess

"A vegetarian Tex-Mex lasagna made with corn tortillas and packed with cheese and veggies," describes recipe creator My Hot Southern Mess. "Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and other favorite toppings."

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Cheesy Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

enchilada casserole on a tortilla with black beans and tomatoes on the side
Culinary Envy

You only need six ingredients for this all-in-one casserole. Chewy flour tortillas are paired with two types of cheese, green chile sauce, and black olives for a bold meal that just needs a dollop of sour cream to top it off.

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Black Bean Lasagna

Black Bean Lasagna
Photo by mis7up.

Get a hearty serving of vegetables in this Mexican-inspired vegetarian casserole. Each bite is composed of corn tortillas, black beans, bell peppers, salsa, and a layer of rich cheeses.

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Seven Layer Tortilla Pie

Seven Layer Tortilla Pie
Chelsea3c

"Looks like a pie, cuts like a pie, and tastes like a little bit of Southwestern heaven," says recipe creator KDCG. "This casserole is made from pinto and black beans layered with tortillas and cheese. Picante sauce gives it just the right kick."

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