This Easy Mexican Lasagna recipe is one of our family favorites! It’s an easy dinner casserole that is perfect for anyone who loves both Mexican and Italian flavors.
Many years ago, I found a recipe on the side of a box of Creamette Lasagna for Mexican Lasagna. I loved just about any dinner that had a mexican-ish style to it and since it looked so easy, I decided to give it a try. I made the dinner that night and it was a hit with the family.
Since the recipe was a clear keeper in our house, I clipped the Creamette Mexican Lasagna recipe off the side of the box and I tucked it away in a recipe box.
It wasn’t long before I thought about making that Mexican Lasagna again. I searched for my recipe box and couldn’t find it anywhere. It’s like it had vanished. How does a whole recipe box disappear? I was frustrated, but even more than that, it made me crave that Mexican Lasagna recipe more! I tried to remember how to make it and even though the ingredients are simple, I couldn’t remember.
I did some internet searches back then — it was about 2000-2007 — and while I found other Mexican Lasagna recipes, they weren’t the one I was looking for. Many were more lasagna like, but with tortillas instead of noodles. The one I wanted was more like a layered enchilada casserole, with lasagna noodles. My searches never turned up the right recipe.
But in 2007, I finally found the recipe box. It has been packed up box during a move – a box that we never really unpacked after our move. At long last, I was reunited with my old clipped recipe and I made it again. And it’s been made several more times since, becoming one of our favorite casseroles.
Here’s how I make our Mexican Lasagna recipe. It’s pretty much exactly the way it was listed on the box of Creamette Lasagna noodles, except I double it to make more (you could half it if you are feeding a small family).
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Easy Mexican Lasagna Recipe
- Yield: 8 -12 servings 1x
Description
This Easy Mexican Lasagna recipe is one of our family favorites! It’s an easy dinner casserole that is perfect for anyone who loves both Mexican and Italian flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lasagna noodles (cooked according to package directions)
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 taco seasoning packets (1 1/4 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 jars pasta sauce (26 ounces each)
- 2 cans cans diced green chilies (4 ounces each, drained)
- 1 cup olives (reserve some for top of lasagna, if you wish, sliced)
- 1 pound Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, avocado, guacamole, salsa, jalapeno
Instructions
- Spray a 13×9″ baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, brown meat and onion. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Stir in pasta sauce, chilies, and most of olives. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread approximately 3/4 cup of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles, overlapping slightly if necessary (I use about 4 lasagna noodles per layer). Top noodles with more sauce and then cheese. Repeat layers until noodles, sauce, and cheese are used — cheese should be the top/last layer.
- Garnish with remaining sliced olives. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Want more delicious and comforting casserole recipes?
On the 12th of every month, 11 of my blogging friends and I all create recipes around a common theme — all of the recipes have 12 ingredients or less too. This months theme is Casserole Recipes — check out the links below to get all of their recipes:
- Chicken and Broccoli Casserole by Big Bear’s Wife
- Cheesy Sausage and Roasted Vegetable Casserole by Betsy Life
- Mexican Lasagna by Home Cooking Memories
- Lemon Orzo Shrimp Bake by Cooking on the Front Burners
- King Ranch Casserole by Love Bakes Good Cakes
- Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole by Amy in the Kitchen
- Bacon, Beef & Bean Casserole by Bread Booze Bacon
- Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole by A Night Owl
- Chili Bean Casserole by Pink Cake Plate
- Mom’s Enchilada Casserole by I Love My Disorganized Life
- Breakfast Casserole (Egg & Veggies) by See Vanessa Craft
- Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole by Around My Family Table
Bill says
Loved your Mexican Lasagna recipe so much I included it in my latest round-up post here:
https://www.seasonalcookbook.com/21-crazy-ways-to-use-leftover-taco-meat/
Your link is #3 on that page – I hope the link text I used is okay with you.
Thanks for this recipe!
Kerryanne says
I’m glad you found the recipe again Brandie… looks like a delicious meal.
Thanks for sharing the recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring your Mexican Lasagne at tonight’s party and pinning too!
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Karren Haller says
Your lasanga looks amazing! Thank you for sharing on #omhgww on Oh Heartsie Girl Wonderful Wednesday last week!! This week I am featuring and have pinned your post to share!!
Be sure to stop by and share again and dont forget to share the party!!!
Donna Reidland says
Can’t wait to try this!
Richella Parham says
This looks and sounds delicious! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. I’m glad you found that recipe box!
Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party. I’m featuring you this week!
Sheri says
Looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Link party! Pinned this! Hope you join us again next week!
Sandra L Garth says
wow, your pictures are amazing and now I’m craving Mexican Lasagna!
Amy says
We love lasagna and we love Mexican food so this recipe is sure to be a keeper. I can’t wait to try it. I’m glad that you were able to find the recipe! Thank you for sharing at Over the Moon Link Party.
Katherine says
Mmmm…love this. Thanks!
Theresa says
Looks so yummy. My family would love this recipe. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared.
Lin says
Such a simple yet a beautiful and yummy recipe..So glad you shared this..the photographs look brilliant! Happy FF #168????????????????
Jennifer @Beforetheyregrown says
Yum! This looks like a great Mexican Lasagna! I have made it before with tortillas but never with the actual noodles. I’ll have to give it a try:) Thanks I’m visiting from Tatertots and Jello BFF Party.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner link up!
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you so much for linking at #overthemoon! I look forward to seeing what you share every week. Please come back for #WonderfulWednesday or #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Enjoy your week ahead.
Heather says
Sometimes the recipes on the box are the best ones! This is such a cool idea, thanks for sharing!
Regan says
Looks so delicious. Featuring this week on Family Fun Friday.
Miz Helen says
Your Mexican Lasagna looks fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday and you have a great week!
Miz Helen
Margy says
Wow your lasagna looks delicious! Thanks a lot being at Fiesta Friday!
Jhuls says
This looks amazing! I need a serving or two of this right now! 😀 Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
Shirley Wood says
I love your story, glad you found this yummy recipe. It looks scrumptious. Thank you for sharing with us at the Merry Monday party! We always look forward to your creativity.
Sahana says
Looks yummy. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty .We would like to see you again next week.
Christine says
Looks delish! Thanks for sharing it with us at the DI & DI Link Party, have a great day!
Krystal Sadler says
Not only does this look delish. It also looks super easy to make! Thanks for linking up with us at Share the Wealth Sunday!
Beverly says
Wow, I love the sound of this. My kind of dish.
Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon Party,
Bev
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I’d love to have you share this great recipe at our Taco Tuesday link up! http://www.lazygastronome.com/chile-lime-pork-tacos-and-taco-tuesday-linky-6/
Tina says
Yum! This recipe sounds delicious! We love traditional lasagna! I think this would be a hit with the family.
shelley says
Mexican flavor and lasagne – I don’t see how it could get any better! Visiting from What’s For Dinner? This definitely goes on the list of recipes to try.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up! Would love it if you came back on Tuesday and shared this on the Taco Tuesday link up!
Pcl says
What kind of pasta sause is best with it?
Jae | Dreaming of Leaving says
Oh yum, I could totally go for a huge plate of this right now! Love this post, especially your food-tography 🙂 Have a great day! xo
Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says
This sounds SO good! My whole family would adore this, thanks for asking!
Karly says
I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Kim says
Oh I am adding this to our meal plan for next week!
Tilisa says
This sounds delicious! Will definitely be trying! Probably tonight haha!
Janet Vinyard says
Hi Brandie, So glad you found your recipe box – I would hate to lose mine! I’ll have to try this version of Mexican Lasagna – I’ve only made the one with tortillas in it. Looks really delicious and your photography is excellent, too! Blessings, Janet
Jody @easypeasymom says
I was just trying to figure out what I was going to make with the ground turkey I have in my fridge..adding this to my menu for the week! Looks delicious and I’m sure we will have leftovers which is an added bonus! Thanks for sharing!
diana elizabeth says
So, I would like to rent a spare room from you if it comes with these delicious meals. I’m moving in! 🙂
Matea says
Lasagna is one of my favorite dinners! Love all that cheese 🙂
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Hi Brandie – great recipe for our casserole month! We love Mexican food!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
This is totally my kind of dish! The Mexican aspect for me and the lasagna part for my Italian food loving family! 🙂 Gotta try this one!
Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life says
This sounds fabulous! I love how the recipe uses pasta.