Tasty Taco Casserole Recipe for Flavorful Comfort Food
A baked Mexican-American casserole combining spicy taco flavors with creamy layers. Crispy masa crust pairs with cheddar cheese, black beans, and warm chipotle spices for bold, satisfying comfort food.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 65
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1.5 cups corn masa flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup shortening (lard substitute)
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups cooked black beans
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup crushed cornflakes or panko crumbs (for topping)
1/2 cup salsa (optional topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Sift masa flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl
Mix shortening with boiling water until smooth, then stir into dry ingredients
Press dough into a greased 13×9-inch dish, prick with fork
Precook black beans in spice mixture (chili powder, cumin) if needed
Layer masa crust with beans, cheese, sour cream, and corn
Sprinkle crushed cornflakes over top
Bake 35 minutes until golden and bubbly
Let rest 10 minutes before serving
Add salsa topping before slicing
Notes
Precook beans 24 hours for better texture
Use gluten-free corn flour for GF option
Shake excess moisture from shredded cheese to prevent sogginess
Replace chipotle with smoked paprika for different depth
Casserole keeps 3 days refrigerated
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg