Cheesy Chili Casserole Recipes

CHEESY CHILI DOG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Cut three 1/2-inch diagonal slits into each hot dog.
• Cut cheese into 36 strips.
• Insert a cheese strip in each slit of hot dogs.
• In a ungreased 11-1/2 x 7 1/2 baking dish mix beans, tomato sauce and seasonings.
• Place the hot dogs over the bean mixture.
• Bake 20-25 minutes.
• (You may serve the hot dogs on buns with chili mixture spooned on top).

CHEESY CHILE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cheeses. In a greased 2-quart baking dish, layer cheese and chiles. Whisk the eggs, flour and milk; pour over cheese mixture. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Top with half of the tomato sauce or salsa; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining sauce.

CHILI MAC CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, chiles and seasonings. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-8 minutes longer. If desired, top with sliced green onions.

CHEESY GREEN CHILI RICE CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, green chilies, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Spray a 9 by 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, then spread the rice mixture in the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese is lightly golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving. Enjoy!

CHEESY GREEN CHILE EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• Stir in cottage cheese, Mexican cheese blend, melted butter and green chilies. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake immediately for 35-40 minutes, or until edges are browned and center is set. Alternately, you can cover and refrigerate the casserole overnight and bake the next day. You may need to add 5 minutes to the baking time. Cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.

CHEESY CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease an 8x11-inch baking dish. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a baking dish, layer two corn tortillas to cover the bottom. Top with slices of poblano peppers and about 1 cup of each cheese. Repeat with two more layers. Top with any remaining pepper slices and two corn tortillas and cheeses.
• Slowly pour egg mixture over the top of everything.
• Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with drained tomatoes and any remaining cheese. Return to the oven and bake an additional 30 minutes. The top should bubble and the bottom should be golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

CHEESY GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Roughly chop 1 jalapeno pepper and 1 poblano pepper; add to the skillet with chicken and garlic. Squeeze lime over mixture and add lime rind to the skillet. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place remaining jalapeno and poblano peppers onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Cook peppers under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Chop cooked chicken into small pieces and place into a bowl. Add hot peppers to the bowl, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes. Peel skin from peppers, remove seeds, and slice.
• Place small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan, just enough to cover the bottom. Place 5 tortillas on on top. Place 1/2 of the sliced poblano and jalapeno peppers on top of tortillas. Lay out 1/2 of the chicken and 1/2 of the Mexican cheese on top of the peppers. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining enchilada sauce on top of cheese layer. Repeat layering steps. Top with chopped cilantro.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheesy is melted and browning, about 25 minutes.

CHEESY CHILI MAC CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
• In a large, deep skillet or Dutch Oven heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat up to medium-high and add in the ground beef. Cook until no longer pink. Add in the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Drain excess liquid in pan if necessary.
• Add in the fire roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chilis, salt, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, corn, and black beans. Stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil and then turn heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally.
• Bring a pot water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and add the pasta to the chili mixture, stirring to combine.
• Transfer mixture to your prepared baking dish and top with the grated cheese.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly.
• Serve immediately.

CREAMY CHEESY CHILI POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Layer sliced potatoes, chili, cubed cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese in a greased casserole dish.
• Repeat layers (like lasagna).
• Bake covered in a 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours.
• Top with additional cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Allow casserole to set for 20 minutes and serve.