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For an easy dinner recipe, make this Dump and Go Taquito Casserole that makes the most delicious dinner for busy weeknights and a great option for your next Taco Tuesday recipe.
When you can use premade ingredients for the main part of the meal it makes this a super easy casserole recipe and a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
You might even consider this a new family favorite recipe since it can be made with simple ingredients and minimal prep to make dinner from start to end.
Ingredients for Dump and Go Taquito Casserole
- Taquitos: you will need to use frozen taquitos about 20-25 for this recipe
- Bean: use canned refried beans
- Sauce: you will need to use a can of red enchilada sauce
- Cheese: I like to use shredded Mexican-style cheese
- Optional toppings for the end: guacamole, sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, lime, and more
How to make this easy dinner casserole recipe:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Spread the refried beans evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
Place the frozen taquitos in a single layer over the refried beans.
Pour the enchilada sauce over the top.
Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle it with shredded cheese.
Bake for 10 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
How to store lazy enchilada casserole:
Fridge: I am not sure if you will have any leftovers of this delicious casserole, but if you do, store any leftovers in an airtight container and place the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Tips and tricks for making lazy enchiladas:
Freezer meal option:
This is a great recipe that you can freeze. Prepare it in a freezer-safe container and store it for up to 3 months in the freezer. This is a great recipe to double for a tasty Mexican food taco bake.
What to serve with enchilada bake casserole:
- White rice
- Mexican rice
- Brown rice
- Tortilla chips
- Elote corn
More freezer recipes to make:
- Egg & Potato Casserole Breakfast Burritos
- Mini Egg Bites
- Italian Style Meatballs – Freezer Meatballs
- Homemade Bulk Marinara Sauce – Freezer Meal
Dump and Go Taquito Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pack frozen taquitos , (use between 20-25)
- 16 oz can refried beans
- 19 oz can enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican style cheese
Optional toppings for the serving:
- guacamole, sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, lime, and more
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Spread the refried beans evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place the frozen taquitos in a single layer over the refried beans,
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the top.
- Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle it with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 10 more minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Quick links for making dinner easy:
- Family meal plans
- Tools for the kitchen and more
- The best cookbook for family dinner recipes
- FREE budget meal plan
- Cooking videos to watch
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We tried this and it was so simple my son put it all together himself in no time. We used an 8×8 dish and a dozen beef and cheese taquitos, and scaled everything down to match. It was so yummy! We will definitely be making this one again.