Best Tex Mex Ranch Casserole Ww Recipes

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TEX-MEX 'COWBOY' CASSEROLE



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Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb Ground Beef
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
1 (12 oz) jar chunky salsa (Hot or Mild, whichever you prefer)
1 (2.25 oz) can Sliced Black Olives, drained (Save out a few of the black olives for the topping)
1 Cup Cottage Cheese
1 Cup Sour Cream
2 1/2 cups Tortilla Chip Crumbs (It takes about 5 cups of whole chips to make 2.5 cups of crumbs)
2 Cups of Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
Bell Pepper, diced
tomato, diced
Green Onions, chopped
A few WHOLE tortilla chips for garnish

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in skillet. Drain. Add in the corn, chunky salsa and all but 2 TBSP of the black olives. Continue cooking for a couple of minutes until mixture is warmed through. Remove from heat and set aside. Combine cottage cheese and sour cream. In a 2 quart Pam sprayed casserole dish. Layer 1/2 the crushed chips, then 1/2 the meat mixture, then 3/4 cup cheddar cheese and finally, 1/2 the Cottage Cheese mixture. Repeat the layers again ending with the Cottage cheese mixture. Cover with foil and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Top with remaining cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, bell pepper and line the outside with whole tortilla chips. Place back in the oven, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. (Careful not to let chips burn) Remove from oven and allow to set for 10 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve!

TEX MEX RANCH CASSEROLE WW



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This is from Weight Watchers Favorite Homestyle Recipes copyrighted 1993. This book was published before the points system. The daily is 2 1/2 P, 1 1/4 V, 1/4 B, 5 optional calories. This is 6 points, thanks for the info Ann There are 8 servings and each provides: 243 calories 20 G protein 11 G fat 16 G carbs 160 mg calcium 572...

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories     Casseroles

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 oz cooked crumbled ground turkey sausage
10 oz cooked pinto beans
1/2 c canned mild chilis, drained and chopped
1/2 tsp each garlic powder, cumin. oregano
1 tsp chili powder or more to taste
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 c chopped onion
1 1/2 c diced yellow squash
1 1/2 c diced zuchinni
1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
2 1/4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
2 1/4 oz shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs
2 eggwhites
3 Tbsp seasoned dry bread crumbs
chopped fresh cilantro for garnish if desired.

Steps:

  • 1. Pre heat oven to 350°. Spray a 9x13 pan with non stick spray.
  • 2. Combine the turkey, beans, chilies and seasonings, coarsely mashing the beans. Spread evenly over prepared pan.
  • 3. Spray a non stick pan generously with non stick spray and cook onion over med high heat for 2 minutes, add squash, zuchinni, abd bell pepper, cool another 3 minutes. Spread veggie mixture evenly over meat mixture.
  • 4. In a small bowl whisk together remaining ingredients except bread crumbs, pour over casserole. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top.
  • 5. Bake until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

TEX-MEX PANTRY CASSEROLE



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This casserole uses basic pantry staples for a quick weeknight meal. Garnish with sour cream and sliced avocado.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup diced onion
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
½ (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained
½ (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ (5.6 ounce) package Spanish rice mix (such as Knorr®)
¼ cup salsa
cooking spray
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes. Drain off any grease.
  • Add butter and onion to the skillet. Saute until onion is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and pour in tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Add broth, corn, black beans, Spanish rice mix, and salsa; mix well.
  • Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the beef mixture into the casserole dish. Top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is bubbling, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1776.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

TEX-MEX CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a version of the famous King Ranch Chicken casserole. Careful, it packs a bit of heat!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) bag nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles
⅓ cup milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread corn chip crumbs over the bottom of the baking dish and press crumbs into place.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion in melted butter until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup. cream of mushroom soup, green chiles, milk, sour cream, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Add chicken and cooked onion; stir to combine. Pour mixture over corn chips and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, 55 to 60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1209.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

TEX-MEX CASSEROLE



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Both family and friends enjoy this Tex-Mex casserole recipe-even those who prefer a level of spiciness that's "mild" rather than "wild" (but still full of flavor!). -Cheryl Ruesch, Waukegan, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
30 taco shells, broken
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 10-12 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in soups, enchilada sauce, milk and garlic powder. , Place half of the broken taco shells in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the meat mixture and half the cheese. Repeat layers using remaining taco shells, meat mixture and cheese. Bake until heated through, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

WEIGHT WATCHERS KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Weight Watchers King Ranch Chicken Casserole is easy to make and the whole family will love it.

Provided by Jamie

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 small onion (chopped)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
2 cans fat-free cream of mushroom soup, undiluted (10.5 ounces cans)
10 ounces diced tomato (canned, drained)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 corn tortillas (cut into quarters (I used Mission Extra Thin Corn tortillas))
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Nonstick Vegetable cooking spray

Steps:

  • If you don't already have cooked, diced chicken breast start off by cooking and dicing some boneless, skinless chicken breast.
  • Dice the onion and green bell pepper.
  • Spray a nonstick pan with vegetable oil spray.
  • Sauté onion and bell pepper in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
  • Add the chicken, 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup , a can of diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder and ground pepper. Mix well and let it come to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and lightly grease a 9x9 casserole dish with vegetable spray. Cut the corn tortillas into wedges.
  • Place a layer of tortilla wedges. Top with one-third of the chicken mixture. Place another layer of tortilla wedge followed by another layer of the chicken mixture. Next goes the final layer of tortilla wedges , followed by the remaining the chicken mixture.
  • Finally, top the casserole with 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350F for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
  • Serve immediately. refrigerate the leftover in a covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0.01 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TEX-MEX CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 15-ounce cans refried pinto beans
2 cups frozen corn (preferably fire-roasted)
2 poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 16-ounce jar salsa
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
2 cups shredded muenster cheese (about 8 ounces)
18 to 20 corn tostada shells
2 avocados, sliced
Sour cream and pickled jalapenos, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the refried beans, frozen corn, poblanos, 1/4 cup cilantro, the cumin and chile powder in a medium bowl. Combine the salsa, tomatoes and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro in a separate medium bowl. Toss the cheddar and muenster cheese in a third bowl; set aside.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the salsa mixture in a thin layer in a 6-quart slow cooker. Top with about 6 tostada shells, breaking them as needed to cover the bottom. Spread half of the bean mixture over the tostada shells, then sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese mixture and 1 cup of the salsa mixture. Repeat the layers (tostada shells, bean mixture, cheese, salsa mixture), then top with the remaining tostadas, cheese and salsa.
  • Cover and cook on low, 4 hours. Uncover and let rest 15 minutes. Serve with the sliced avocados, sour cream, cilantro and pickled jalapenos.

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