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Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad

Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. 2 Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish. Mix the tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning in a small bowl; pour sauce over the chicken.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide spinach between two plates. Place the chicken breasts on the spinach beds and spoon half the black beans over each piece. Divide sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa to top each salad.

By dian

Mexicali Pasta Salad

Mexicali Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain
  2. 2 Combine black beans, corn, green chiles, bell pepper, dressing, cheese, green onions, cilantro, minced onion, taco seasoning, and lime juice together in a bowl. Stir in rotini gently, until combined.

By FoodLady

Black Bean Tacos

Black Bean Tacos

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir black beans, green salsa, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin with the onion. Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture at a simmer until it thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Serve with taco shells, Mexican cheese blend, tomato, avocado, and shredded lettuce.

By Courtney LeClaire

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a soup pot over medium to medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until tender and beginning to get some color, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Stir in masa harina and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken stock and stir until well blended. Add chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes with juice, enchilada sauce, chile peppers, chipotle in adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir until well blended and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Add Mexican cheddar, one handful at a time. As it melts into the soup, add a little more until all has been added and is incorporated. Adjust salt and other seasonings as needed.

By Rebekah Rose Hills

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup with RO*TEL

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup with RO*TEL

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken, broth, corn, pinto beans, both cans of diced tomatoes, condensed soup, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, and cumin in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook until heated through and flavors meld, at least 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Ladle into bowls and top with crushed tortilla chips, cheese, and sour cream.

By CaliTexan

Grands! Easy Taco Melts

Grands! Easy Taco Melts

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  2. 2 In a nonstick skillet, mix cooked beef and 1/2 cup salsa. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.
  3. 3 Press each biscuit into a 6-inch round. Spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese onto the center of each round. Fold dough in half over filling; press to seal. Place on prepared cookie sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 9 to 14 minutes. Serve with remaining salsa.

By Pillsbury

Taco Turkey Wraps

Taco Turkey Wraps

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix sour cream, pico de gallo, and taco seasoning in a bowl; spread onto each flour tortilla. Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend over sour cream mixture layer. Top each with turkey. Roll each tortilla around the filling. Wrap each with aluminum foil and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Remove aluminum foil and slice each wrap cross-wise into 3/8-inch slices. Arrange slices on a plate.

By Bibi

Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup

Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine onion, chicken broth, tomatoes, and taco seasoning in a large sauce pan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in chicken; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth; gradually stir into soup.
  2. 2 Bring soup to a boil over medium-high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1 minute. Top with Mexican cheese and cilantro.

By ladyw4kids

Quick Turkey Taco Salad

Quick Turkey Taco Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook turkey in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; season with taco seasoning mix. Add green bell pepper; cook and stir until pepper is tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Arrange salad greens onto 2 plates. Top greens with tortilla chips, cheese, and onion. Spoon turkey over the each salad. Top with salsa and sour cream.

By Chris Heins

Green Chile Egg Casserole

Green Chile Egg Casserole

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Mix Mexican cheese blend, eggs, cottage cheese, baking mix, milk, margarine, and green chiles together in a bowl; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

By Anna Johnson

Mexican Rice Casserole

Mexican Rice Casserole

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring rice and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Stir chili beans, tomato sauce, and 3/4 cup water through the cooked rice; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Pour rice mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread sour cream over the rice mixture. Sprinkle crushed corn chips over the sour cream layer; top with Mexican cheese blend.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

By rpeijm

Chicken Nachos

Chicken Nachos

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken, vegetable oil, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; let stand at least 15 minutes, or longer if desired.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  3. 3 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; cook until no longer pink. Remove from heat; set aside.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, spread a thin layer of tortilla chips in a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with 1/4 chicken, 1/4 chiles, and 1/4 cheese. Repeat layers three more times ending with cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts and nachos heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with your favorite nacho toppings.

By Michelle

Mexican Turkey Burger

Mexican Turkey Burger

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Mix together ground turkey, shredded cheese, poblano pepper, seasoned salt, and granulated onion in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Divide mixture into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a ball and press into a burger shape.
  3. 3 Place burgers on the preheated grill and cook, flipping once halfway through, until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve on hamburger buns topped with mashed avocado.

By SIMIBURTONS

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Arrange jalapeno peppers, cut-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Broil jalapeno peppers in the preheated oven until skins are bubbling and blackened, 10 to 15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a resealable plastic bag; seal. Allow peppers to steam in bag to help loosen skins, about 20 minutes. Carefully open bag, pull skins off peppers, and chop peppers.
  4. 4 Spread half the butter onto 1 side of each tortilla. Spread half the cream cheese onto the other side of each tortilla. Sprinkle half the jalapeno peppers, half the Mexican cheese blend, and half the tortilla chips over the cream cheese-side of each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half over the fillings with butter-side on the outside.
  5. 5 Heat a skillet over medium-low heat; cook 1 quesadilla in the hot skillet until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with second quesadilla.

By laurieish

Refried Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

Refried Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Mix refried beans, 1 1/2 cups cheese, and onion in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Stack three tortillas on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high until warm, about 30 seconds. Repeat to warm remaining tortillas.
  5. 5 Pour enough enchilada sauce onto a small plate to cover. Quickly dip both sides of one tortilla in sauce.
  6. 6 Spoon bean filling down the middle, then wrap tortilla around filling.
  7. 7 Place into the prepared baking dish. Repeat to dip, fill, and roll remining tortillas.
  8. 8 Pour remaining enchilada sauce over filled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 35 and 40 minutes.

By hunni662

Tequila-Lime Chicken Recipe

Tequila-Lime Chicken Recipe

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish; add tequila and juice of 1/2 a lime. Sprinkle 1/2 of the lime zest, 1/2 of the garlic powder, and 1/2 of the chili powder over chicken. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Turn chicken breasts; sprinkle remaining lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, and chili powder on top. Cover again and marinate in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Uncover baking dish and discard tequila-lime marinade.
  4. 4 Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle Mexican-style cheese over chicken and continue to bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By JLREED

Mexican Taco Ring

Mexican Taco Ring

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add water and taco seasoning to beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Remove crescent roll dough from the packaging and separate into individual triangles.
  4. 4 Arrange crescent roll triangles in a circle with the points facing outward on a pizza stone or pan. Spoon ground beef mixture into the center of each dough piece, creating a ring shape. Sprinkle cheese over ground beef mixture. Fold crescent roll points toward the middle, sealing dough together.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until dough is lightly browned, 11 to 13 minutes.

By kissthechef

Slow Cooker Chicken Quesadillas

Slow Cooker Chicken Quesadillas

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
255 min
Total
265 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine enchilada sauce, water, and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and add to the slow cooker. Cook on Low until chicken is tender, 4 to 5 hours.
  2. 2 Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Return chicken to sauce in the slow cooker; mix well.
  3. 3 Spoon some of the chicken mixture onto a tortilla. Sprinkle some of the cheese on top. Cover with another tortilla.
  4. 4 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Slide quesadilla into the hot skillet. Cook until browned on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken, and cheese.

By Proud-Meinke

Caramelized Onion and Jalapeño Quesadillas

Caramelized Onion and Jalapeño Quesadillas

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add jalapeño peppers; cook and stir until onion is browned, about 10 more minutes. Transfer mixture to a plate.
  2. 2 Heat about 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add one tortilla; top with 1/4 cup cheese, 1/2 of the onion mixture, and another 1/4 cup cheese. Top with another tortilla and cook quesadilla until browned and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate, add more oil to the skillet, and repeat to make remaining quesadilla.

By ALICIA26

Hot Mexican Bean Dip

Hot Mexican Bean Dip

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning together in a large bowl; fold in jalapeño pepper. Spread mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Top with shredded cheese and continue cooking until the cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.

By Drubee

Ground Beef and Potato Tostadas

Ground Beef and Potato Tostadas

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble beef in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the fat has started to render, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 2 minutes more.
  2. 2 Divide beef mixture, lettuce, olives, and Mexican cheese blend among the tostada shells.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

4.3

Prep
35 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat grill for medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill, and cut into bite-size pieces.
  4. 4 Place one or two tortillas on the grill, and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles. Top with another tortilla, and grill until brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.

By Thuy Ortiz

Crunchy Corn Chip Tacos

Crunchy Corn Chip Tacos

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease; stir in water and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to low and simmer the meat mixture until thickened, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. 3 Bake taco shells on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes and break apart into bite-size pieces.
  4. 4 Transfer seasoned ground beef to a large serving bowl and mix in the nacho cheese corn chips, taco shell pieces, Mexican cheese blend, and hot pepper sauce.

By Dakota's Dishes

Skillet Burrito Bowl

Skillet Burrito Bowl

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir in fajita seasoning until ground beef is evenly coated.
  2. 2 Add pinto beans, salsa, and brown rice to ground beef mixture; mix until well combined. Top with Mexican cheese blend.

By earlzey

Chicken Enchiladas with Cream Cheese

Chicken Enchiladas with Cream Cheese

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine salsa and cream cheese in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until cream cheese melted, mixture is creamy, and thoroughly combined, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Spoon chicken mixture onto tortillas; roll into enchiladas. Place, seam-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. Top with enchilada sauce.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Top with Mexican cheese; continue baking until cheese melted, 5 to 10 minutes more. Serve hot.

By Chrissy008

Super-Simple Dorito® Tacos

Super-Simple Dorito® Tacos

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, breaking the meat up as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and mix in taco seasoning. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies and ranch-style beans and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2 Place a large handful of tortilla chips on a serving dish and top with a ladle of the ground beef mixture. Repeat with remaining chips and meat mixture. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded Mexican cheese blend on each serving.

By Sharon Timms

Cheesy Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Cheesy Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Arrange 1/3 of the tortillas over the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread 1/2 the Cheddar cheese, onion, and olives over tortillas. Spoon 1/3 of the green enchilada sauce and 1/3 of the Mexican cheese on top. Repeat layering with 1/3 tortillas and the remaining Cheddar cheese, onion, and olives. Spoon another third of the sauce and Mexican cheese on top. Finish with the remaining tortillas, sauce, and Mexican cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbly on top, about 10 minutes more.

By Culinary Envy

Fajita Quesadillas

Fajita Quesadillas

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a bowl.
  3. 3 Brush 1 side of each tortilla with remaining oil. Place 1 tortilla, oil-side down, in the same skillet; sprinkle with 1/2 the steak, 1/2 the onion mixture, and 1/2 the Mexican cheese mixture.
  4. 4 Place a second tortilla, oil-side up, onto cheese layer, pressing down with a spatula to seal.
  5. 5 Cook quesadilla over medium heat until cheese melts and tortillas are browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Remove quesadilla from skillet and cut into wedges. Repeat with remaining ingredients for second quesadilla.

By DHANO923

Mexican Lasagna Rollups

Mexican Lasagna Rollups

4.4

Prep
32 min
Cook
58 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, stir in the lasagna noodles, about 3 or 4 at a time, and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes per batch. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, and lay the cooked noodles flat on waxed paper or aluminum foil while you finish cooking the rest of the noodles.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, and spread the salsa evenly over the bottom of the dish.
  3. 3 Place the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, sprinkle with taco seasoning, and cook and stir the meat, breaking it up as it cooks, until the meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain the fat, and place the meat in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Mix cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese into the meat. Place a cooked lasagna noodle out flat, and spread about 1/3 cup of the cheese and meat mixture along the length of the noodle. Roll up the noodle, and place the filled rolls, seam sides down, into the prepared baking dish. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the queso sauce over each roll. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is hot and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Uncover the dish, and spread the Mexican cheese blend over the rolls. Return to the oven, and bake until the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 more minutes.

By Cassy Gartman

Taco Stuffed Peppers

Taco Stuffed Peppers

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
80 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix taco seasoning into ground beef.
  2. 2 Combine water, Mexican rice mix, and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil for 1 minute. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Mix ground beef into rice mixture.
  3. 3 Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook green bell peppers until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Drain. Fill each bell pepper with beef-rice mixture. Arrange bell peppers in a baking dish. Pour ranch dressing over bell peppers and top each with Mexican cheese blend.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender and cheese is melted, 45 to 50 minutes.

By Karen Pugh