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From cheesy enchiladas to classic King Ranch Chicken Casserole, this collection of Tex-Mex casseroles will have your family waiting at the dinner table with tongues wagging. These no-fuss recipes make great options for entertaining. Whip up your favorite guacamole and salsa recipes and a big pitcher of margaritas on the rocks for a fun and festive menu that your guests won't soon forget.
Chicken Enchiladas
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
These crispy chicken enchiladas are a real dinnertime crowd pleaser, especially when finished with dollops of sour cream.
Beefy Nacho Casserole
![Beefy Nacho Casserole](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/voLgQmZwTt_VAW52a-vletusM0E=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/beefy-nacho-casserole-2000-8671a30179174b02b43e16b80b6bc0b9.jpg)
Turn your favorite bar snack into a hearty dinner with this Beefy Nacho Casserole. You can even swap ground turkey or chicken for beef, if you prefer.
Doritos Casserole
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Nacho cheese-flavored Doritos are the secret to this ultra cheesy casserole. They add a nice crunch a top a spicy ground beef filling.
Cowboy Casserole
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Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Put those frozen tater tots languishing in the back of your freezer to good use with this easy beef, bean, and cheese casserole.
Skillet Beef Enchiladas
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VICTOR PROTASIO, FOOD STYLIST: RUTH BLACKBURN, PROP STYLIST: LYDIA PURSELL
Not only do these skillet enchiladas come together faster than regular ones, but this recipe is designed to create two meals for the work of one.
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
![Chicken Tortilla Casserole](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/Cq3wAwB6MeGkk6EM05QFwHfk2YM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Southern-Living_chicken-tortilla-casserole-ddmfs-3x2-1014-503f84328cd14eb09029229a70749a7d.jpg)
Stacy K. Allen; Props: Josh Hoggle; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray
Inspired by chicken tortilla soup, this casserole captures all the same flavors in a 9x13 pan.
Cornbread Cowboy Casserole
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This casserole uses a spiced bean chili as the base and light, fluffy cornbread as a topper.
Beef Enchiladas
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Stacy Allen; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
These beef enchiladas freeze up beautifully, so make a double batch and save one pan for a rainy day.
Breakfast Chilaquiles Casserole
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A breakfast casserole is an easy way to fill up the family before a busy day. Inspired by traditional Mexican chilaquiles, we've turned the dish into a large format crowd pleaser.
Doritos Chicken Casserole
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Some casseroles are topped with cornflakes, others with breadcrumbs or cheese, but this dish gets a cheesy layer of Doritos instead.
Easy Taco Casserole
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Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss
With only 20 minutes of hands-on cooking, and 30 total minutes required start to finish, we can confidently say this casserole earns the moniker of 'easy' in its title.
Tamale Casserole
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Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This casserole share the flavors of a classic Mexican tamale but turns it into an easy to assemble large format dish.
Chicken Fajita Casserole
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Our favorite part of this recipe are all the fun toppings you can throw on top, from. crumbled tortilla chips, to sour cream, chopped avocado, or dollops of salsa.
King Ranch Chicken
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This Tex-Mex favorite is a real crowd pleaser. We skipped the canned cream of chicken soup in favor of a homemade base.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
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Corn tortillas act as the structure for this tasty casserole. Two cans of cream of chicken soup and an 8-ounce container of sour cream make Chicken Enchilada Casserole one creamy dish.
Breakfast Enchiladas
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This cheesy breakfast casserole is also a favorite for dinner. Serve with chips, guacamole, and salsa for a festive breakfast-for-dinner menu.
Deb Wise's Tamale Pie Mix-up
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Kids having company? This one-dish recipe is made for a crowd, and even the pickiest eaters will love it.
Squash and Green Chile Casserole
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This casserole has tomatillos and green chiles that turn the heat up and take it to the next level.
Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas
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This recipe is a breeze if you opt to use store-bought rotisserie chicken.
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
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Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
This version of King Ranch Chicken Casserole feeds a crowd. Split the full version into two smaller casserole dishes. Store one in the freezer for a quick and easy meal to pull out on a busy weeknight.
Mexican Lasagna
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This reader-favorite can be topped with tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, scallions, or any other Tex-Mex topping.
Texas-Style Enchilada Casserole
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Instead of enchiladas wrapped in tortillas (that leave room for tortilla-only bites on the end), this casserole has cut tortillas pieces mixed in, so you get enchilada goodness in every bite.
Smothered Enchiladas
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Why eat enchiladas unless they're smothered in homemade sauce?
Light King Ranch Chicken Casserole
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Craving that King Ranch Chicken flavor but trying to stay on the healthier side? We're here to help.