Mexican Pizza Casserole 🌮🧀🍅✨
All the flavors of Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, baked into one bubbling, cheesy casserole. Crispy tortillas, seasoned beef, beans, enchilada sauce, and melty cheese—comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist!
Ingredients 🛒
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 1 Taco Bell seasoning packet
- 1 large can refried beans
- 1 large can red enchilada sauce
- 10 corn tortillas (fried individually in a little oil)
- 1 large tomato, diced
- ¼ medium onion, diced
- 3+ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Chopped green onion (for garnish)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Cook beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain, then add seasoning packet with ½–¾ cup water. Simmer until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
- Prepare beans: Heat refried beans in a pot or microwave until spreadable.
- Fry tortillas: Lightly fry each tortilla in vegetable oil until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Layer casserole:
- Bottom: fried tortillas
- Next: spread beans
- Next: seasoned beef
- Pour ½ can enchilada sauce evenly
- Add another layer of tortillas
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce
- Sprinkle diced tomato and onion
- Top generously with shredded cheese
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (180°C) for ~20 minutes until cheese is melted and sides are bubbling.
- Finish: Garnish with chopped green onion. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add a layer of sour cream or guacamole when serving.
- Variation: Swap beef for shredded chicken or add jalapeños for spice.
- Serving idea: Slice into squares and serve with tortilla chips or a side salad.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: ~40 minutes
- Kcal: ~400 per serving
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Mexican Pizza Casserole—gooey, cheesy, and Taco Bell-inspired 🌮🧀🍅✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add jalapeños or keep it mild?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next family dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves Taco Bell.” • “Layers of tortillas, beans, beef, and cheese—pure comfort.”