Description
Jalapeno Popper Casserole: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe You Must Try
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup fresh jalapenos, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, jalapenos, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, reserving a little for the topping.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Spread the sour cream evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips on top, followed by the reserved cheese.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Once baked, allow to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- This casserole is easy to customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Serve it with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg