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Our Mexican Lasagna with Corn Tortillas, also known as Taco Lasagna and Mexican Casserole, is by far the best taco bake recipe you will ever taste! It is a drool-worthy dish that can easily be made ahead of time and perfect for potlucks and entertaining.
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Make-ahead Mexican Lasagna
If you love Mexican cuisine, you are going to fall head-over-heels for this corn tortilla lasagna.
This make-ahead Mexican casserole with tortillas is super easy and perfect for back-to-school dinners on a budget. Even picky eaters can’t resist this taco lasagna with tortillas.
Even better, it’s ready in 1 hour and freezes well!
Unlike a traditional lasagna recipe, Mexican tortilla lasagna requires very little prep. Plus, because it calls for corn tortillas, you can enjoy this recipe on a gluten-free meal plan. That’s right – it’s a gluten-free lasagna!
Gluten-Free Mexican Lasagna
- To make this a true gluten-free recipe, look for gluten-free taco seasoning. McCormick makes a gluten free taco seasoning perfect for this recipe.
- Check the enchilada sauce you’re using to make sure it’s gluten-free. Old El Paso enchilada sauce is naturally gluten-free.
- Make sure you’re using gluten-free tortillas. While corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, double check the packaging to make sure they weren’t processed with products containing gluten. It’s always good to check!
Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna
- You can easily make this lasagna vegetarian by substituting the beef for zucchini and peppers.
- Have fun! Add some beans and spinach for a delicious alternative.
Recipe Tips:
- You can use frozen corn kernels to make this easy lasagna recipe, or you can use leftover corn from one of our corn recipes!
- Add a little extra spice to the dish with jalapenos.
- When browning the ground beef, try not to stir it around too much in the pan. To really let it brown, it needs to have the time to stick to the pan. Break it up as you go along, but otherwise, leave it alone.
- I add additional corn to the meat mixture after browning to put my own spin on things. To finish it off, I sprinkle it with green onions and fresh tomatoes. This give it a deliciously fresh flavor!
We have guides on how to grill corn on the cob in foil and how to grill corn on the cob with and without husks in our Elote recipe.
Substitutions and Additions
- Add some spice. Use diced jalapeno to add a little spice to this recipe!
- Change the protein. Ground beef is our favorite, but you could also try ground chicken, ground turkey, or your preferred vegetarian substitute.
- Try new toppings. Try other taco toppings for this taco lasagna, like avocado crema, sour cream, or cilantro. All the best taco toppings pair well with this recipe!
FAQs
es! One of the best parts about making this Mexican lasagna for dinner is that you can easily prepare it ahead of time. It’s perfect for meal planning.
Prepare the layer of ground beef, taco seasoning, water, and green onions, then refrigerate until ready to assemble.
Add the corn and salsa, then simply assemble the Mexican lasagna with tortillas and bake as directed.
Yes! You can divide this recipe between 2 smaller casserole dishes and enjoy one and freeze the other, or freeze the whole lasagna.Freeze the uncooked taco bake, then defrost in the refrigerator and pop it in the oven. Or, bake it straight from frozen by adding an additional 10-15 minutes of baking time.
How to Reheat Taco Lasagna
In the Oven
- To reheat it in the oven, transfer to an oven-safe dish (if you removed it from its original baking dish), and cover it with foil.
- After preheating the oven, bake at about 325°F for around 20 minutes or until heated through.
In the Microwave
- If you want to reheat a smaller portion in the microwave, simply add your taco lasagna to a microwave-safe container and heat it on HIGH for one to two minutes, or until heated through.
One of the many wonderful things about Mexican recipes is that you’ll enjoy it, even more, the second time around!
What to Serve with Mexican Lasagna
- Grilled Corn on the Cob for extra corn. This grilled corn is delicious!
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Elote Casserole
- Carlota de Limon or Key Lime Pie Bars for dessert!
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Mexican Lasagna
Equipment
- 9" by 13" baking dish
- Aluminum foil
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chuck cooked and drained – see note 1
- 1.25 ounce taco seasoning packet
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup green onions chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels thawed
- 16 ounce salsa your choice
- 12 corn tortillas 6 inch tortillas
- 20 ounces hatch chiles five 4 oz. cans, diced
- 1 pound Mexican Blend cheese grated
- 10 ounce enchilada sauce mild
- Chopped green onions and fresh tomatoes for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.Heat a pan greased with cooking oil over medium heat.When the pan is hot and shimmering, add ground beef and break it into pieces using a wooden spoon or spatula.Let it begin to brown, and then break the beef into smaller pieces. Cook until all beef is broken up and browned.
- Combine cooked ground beef with taco seasoning, water, and green onions. Stir in salsa and corn until well-combined.
- Spray a 9” x 13” pan with non-stick spray. Begin layering lasagna by placing a layer of tortillas along the bottom.
- Top with ⅓ of the diced hatch chiles, ground beef mixture, Mexican cheese blend, and enchilada sauce.
- Repeat layers twice in that order, topping it all off with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Allow taco lasagna to sit, loosely covered, for 10-15 minutes before serving. Top with chopped green onions and fresh diced tomatoes, if desired. Serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Make-ahead Tip: Prepare the beef layer of ground beef, taco seasoning, water, and green onions, then refrigerate until ready to assemble. Add the corn and salsa, then simply assemble the Mexican lasagna and bake as directed.
- You can use frozen corn kernels to make this easy lasagna recipe, or you can use leftover corn from one of our corn recipes!
- Add a little extra spice to the dish with jalapenos.
- When browning the ground beef, try not to stir it around too much in the pan. To really let it brown, it needs to have the time to stick to the pan. Break it up as you go along, but otherwise, leave it alone.
- I add additional corn to the meat mixture after browning to put my own spin on things. To finish it off, I sprinkle it with green onions and fresh tomatoes. This give it a deliciously fresh flavor!
Alisha says
Thank you
Melissa says
So delicious!! I made a few changes. I added refried beans and left out the green onion and I also used ground turkey. Everyone loved it!!
Em Beitel says
Melissa, that’s awesome! We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Adding beans and ground turkey both sound like delicious changes!