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4.8 from 32 reviews

Quesadilla Casserole

40 minutes
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:4/14/22
Updated:6/13/23
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This Quesadilla Casserole is an easy Mexican casserole recipe that includes layers of tortillas, ground beef, black beans, corn and cheese, all made into a perfect quesadilla bake. A quick and simple meal that the whole family will love!

knife cutting up quesadilla casserole into slices.

I make Mexican food for dinner at least once a week, I often whip up Chicken Tortilla Soup, Instant Pot Tacos,  Black Bean Tacos, Taco Spaghetti Casserole or this fabulous Quesadilla Casserole.

spatula holding a slice of quesadilla casserole.

One of the Best Mexican Casserole Recipes!

Sometimes there’s just nothing better than a piping hot casserole, loaded with cheese of course! This easy ground beef Quesadilla Casserole is so simple to put together, but really delivers in the flavor department. I love Mexican food, especially quesadillas but sometimes I just don’t have the time to make individual quesadillas. This quesadilla bake has all of the same flavors in half the prep time.

baking dish filled with quesadilla casserole with one slice missing.

What Ingredients Are In Quesadilla Casserole?

  • Ground beef
  • Onion
  • Tomato sauce
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Black beans (or pinto beans)
  • Corn
  • Chopped green chiles
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Flour tortillas
  • Cheese

ingredients on white table.

How Do You Make a Mexican Casserole?

This baked Mexican casserole is really very simple. Start by sautéing onion and beef until beef is browned.

Next, add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, corn and green chiles to skillet. Mix well. Add chili powder, cumin and red pepper flakes to skillet. Continue mixing.

ingredients in large skillet.

Bring to a boil and let this mixture simmer for about 5 minutes on low heat.

wooden spoon stirring ingredients in skillet.

Now it’s time to stack together the layers. Spread ½ cup of the beef mixture in a 13×9 baking dish. 

first layer of ingredients in white baking dish.

Add 2 tortillas on top, overlapping them in the middle. 

tortillas being layered on top in baking dish.

Add ½ of the remaining beef mixture on top of the tortillas. 

more beef mixture being added on top of tortillas in dish.

Add ½ cup cheese on top of ground beef.  Repeat again with tortillas, beef mixture and cheese.

shredded cheese added on top of dish.

Last, bake for 20 minutes to golden brown perfection. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

baked casserole on table with plates behind it.

Tips For Quesadilla Casserole

  • This casserole can be assembled up to 2 days before you plan to serve it.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a large crowd.
  • You can freeze this casserole for easy weeknight meals. 
hand cutting casserole into slices.

Mexican Casserole Variations

There are so many different ways to customize this casserole to your preferences!

  • Protein: Try using ground turkey or chicken instead of the beef.
  • Beans: Pinto beans work well if you don’t have black beans on hand.
  • Tortillas: This recipe works well with both corn and flour tortillas, so choose whichever one your family prefers.
  • Cheese: I typically make this dish with cheddar cheese, but other great options are Monterey Jack, Colby and Pepper Jack.
  • Toppings: This casserole is wonderful as is, but it’s extra tasty topped with guacamole, sour cream, fresh cilantro and/or salsa.
closeup of a piece of quesadilla casserole on white plate.

This is a great recipe to have for those busy nights when you don’t have a ton of time to get dinner on the table. Often I’ll make this on Sunday for a meal planning to serve on Monday or Tuesday.  It’s a crowd pleaser for both kids and adults alike.

Other Casserole Recipes You Might Like

Enchilada Casserole
Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Cabbage Roll Casserole
Texas Toast Casserole
Ground Beef Casserole
Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Casserole
Stuffed Pepper Casserole

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4.79 from 32 reviews

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This Quesadilla Casserole is an easy Mexican casserole recipe that includes layers of tortillas, ground beef, black beans, corn and cheese, all made into a perfect quesadilla bake. A quick and simple meal that the whole family will love!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes don’t drain
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans (or pinto beans) drained
  • 1 8 ounce can of whole kernel corn drained
  • 1 4 ounce can chopped green chiles don’t drain
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 8 inch flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Brown beef and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat, drain. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, corn and green chiles to skillet. Mix well.
  • Add chili powder, cumin and red pepper flakes to skillet. Continue mixing.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
  • Spread ½ cup of the beef mixture in a 13×9 baking dish. Add 2 tortillas on top, overlapping them in the middle.
  • Add ½ of the remaining beef mixture on top of the tortillas. Add ½ cup cheese on top of ground beef. Repeat again with tortillas, beef mixture and cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 600kcal (30%)
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: mexican casserole, Quesadilla Casserole
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  1. KC says

    March 15, 2024 at 9:36 am

    Why don’t you include nutrition facts like sodium etc.

    Reply
    • Pamela Reed says

      March 15, 2024 at 10:30 am

      Hey KC, I don’t provide nutritional information. But you can easily Google a nutrition calculator and enter all the ingredients to get this info. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  2. Lori McGowen says

    June 22, 2023 at 3:04 pm

    First all, I’m from So.California, I have eaten some of the best Mexican food around and I cook it quite a bit too. I made this recipe and I followed recipe to a T.
    I was not looking for a grandiose meal, my expectations were of a simple casserole.
    All ingredients blended together were a good combination. It was tasty. I have to say I did not like the flour tortillas. Too mushy for my taste and especially too mushy for next day leftovers.
    I will however probably make this recipe again, but I think I’ll try going with the corn tortillas or even broken up tortilla chips next time. Something a little crispier.

    Reply
  3. Twyla Peace says

    March 4, 2023 at 8:20 pm

    Do you think this would work k with gluten free tortillas?

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    • Pamela says

      March 6, 2023 at 8:01 pm

      It sure will!

      Reply
  4. AB says

    January 15, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    On mobile, the “do not sell my information” bar is directly in the spot where the measurements for ingredients are. Makes your recipe hard to read.

    Reply
  5. Barbara Shergalis says

    April 12, 2022 at 6:28 pm

    This was so good. I doubled the recipe except for the green chilis(I only had 1 can). We don’t like things really hot and spicy so it was mild. Will definitely be making this again!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 24, 2022 at 8:44 am

      So happy to hear you liked this! We just had this on our dinner table last week! 🙂 Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  6. Ruth says

    October 14, 2021 at 1:56 pm

    Can you use taco seasoning for the spices.

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    • Pamela says

      October 14, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  7. Cathy Schiller says

    February 13, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    Outstanding!

    Reply
  8. Anita says

    February 6, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    Simple and delicious recipe like this is a winner. I would love to make fancy dinner everyday, but it’s not exactly possible, but recipe like this makes me look like a hero comes dinner time. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Pam Greer says

    February 6, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    I love how easy this is to put together and it’s so delicious! So much easier than making individual quesadillas!

    Reply
  10. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    February 6, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    Holy cow! This looks like pure comfort food. I’m heading to the market to get all the ingredients so we can have it this weekend!

    Reply
  11. Suzy says

    February 6, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    This is perfect for feeding the whole family! So delicious and easy!

    Reply
  12. Dannii says

    February 6, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    All my favourite flavours in a casserole. This looks so easy too.

    Reply
  13. Mary E. Venegas says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    My Family loves this casserole the very first time I made it, now they request it alot as it is one of their favorites. My Granddaughter that is in College in Green Bay called me last night that she will be here this friday and could I Please make it for her, so of course I will have it ready by the time she gets here!!!! Thanks for a great “go to meal”!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      November 7, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      Mary, I just wanted to let you know that your comment made my day! It made me so happy to hear your granddaughter requested the casserole, and it even made me happier to hear you were going to make it for her! #1 Grandma for real! Keep on enjoying! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Becky says

    September 18, 2019 at 2:20 pm

    Made this for my family last night and there were no leftovers. Will be saving this recipe because it was delicious!

    Reply
  15. Nancy says

    August 7, 2019 at 6:27 pm

    This is terrific! My family wanted a little crunch, so we served it with Tostitos and 3 people almost ate all of it!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 7, 2019 at 7:37 pm

      Hey Nancy, I’m so happy to hear you and your family liked this casserole! Thank you for commenting!

      Reply
  16. Gena says

    August 6, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    Oh YUM! This is so right up my alley and perfect for our family!

    Reply

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