Crock Pot Mexican Cornbread Casserole Recipes

CROCKPOT MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high. Add the turkey and onion. Cook and stir, breaking up the turkey as you go, until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bottom of a large slow cooker.
• To the slow cooker, add the quinoa, enchilada sauce, black beans, tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup water. Stir to combine, then cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
• Remove the lid and stir. Taste and adjust any seasonings as desired. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover and cook on high until the cheese melts, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot with any desired toppings.

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN STREET CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray
• Pull out and measure all the ingredients.
• In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese and mayo.
• Add salt, chili powder, cilantro, cumin and paprika.
• Stir to combine.
• Add 1 cup of Cotija cheese.
• Stir until blended. Set aside until needed.
• Add corn to the slow cooker.
• Diced red onion.
• Jalapeno.
• Salsa.
• Add cream cheese mixture to the slow cooker.
• Stir until incorporated.
• Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
• Top with remaining Cotija cheese.
• Add a pinch of paprika and fresh cilantro.
• Serve hot with your favorite toppings!
• Enjoy every bite.

CROCK POT MEXICAN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is cooked through. Drain well and set aside.
• In a bowl mix the cream corn, milk, taco sauce, eggs, oil, and cornmeal until combined.
• Spray the bottom and sides of a 7-quart crock pot with cooking spray or wipe it down with vegetable oil.
• Pour half of the cornbread mixture into the crock pot.
• Spread the cooked ground beef, onions, and garlic on top of the cornbread mixture.
• Spread the can of chilies over the meat layer.
• Spread 2 cups of shredded cheese over the chilies layer.
• Pour the remaining cornbread mixture over the filling.
• Place a double layer of paper towels across the top of the slow cooker.
• Place the lid on making sure the paper towels do not touch the top of the casserole batter.
• Cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until the center is cooked through.
• Spread 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top of the casserole 20 minutes before it is will be done cooking. Continue cooking until the cheese is melted on top.
• Top each serving with sour cream and salsa.
• Makes 6 servings.

CROCK POT MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and onion in nonstick skillet.
• Combine all ingredients in slow cooker, except rice and cheese.
• Cook on low for 4-8 hours.
• Stir in rice, cover, and cook until tender.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Cover and cook until cheese is melted.

CROCK POT MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high. Add the turkey and onion. Cook and stir, breaking up the turkey as you go, until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bottom of a large slow cooker.
• To the slow cooker, add the quinoa, enchilada sauce, black beans, tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup water. Stir to combine, then cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
• Remove the lid and stir. Taste and adjust any seasonings as desired. Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover and cook on high until the cheese melts, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot with any desired toppings.
• Tips:.
• Make it ahead: You can sauté the turkey and onions up to 1 day in advance and chop the peppers 1 day in advance as well. Store in the refrigerator in separate containers, then add to the slow cooker according to the directions when ready to cook.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently in the microwave or in a casserole dish, covered, in the oven.

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken thighs until browned on the outside, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
• Grind garlic granules, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, pepper, sugar, mustard powder, coriander, oregano, thyme, cayenne, ginger, cumin seeds, and sea salt in a mortar and pestle to make the spice mix.
• Sprinkle 1/2 the spice mix over the chicken and pour in enough water to cover. Add remaining spice mix, tomato puree, shallots, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and honey to the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on Low until flavors are well combined and chicken is no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 hours