Phyllis Diller’s Mexicale Hot Stuff Party Din-Din

This hearty casserole is a comforting twist on traditional enchiladas, designed for easy sharing at parties or family dinners. Ground beef is seasoned with cumin, garlic, and chili powder, then mixed with cream-style corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and ripe olives for a complex, savory-sweet flavor profile. The mixture is layered with torn tortillas and melted Monterey Jack cheese, creating a tender, cohesive bake that avoids the hassle of rolling individual tortillas. It's a satisfying, protein-packed main that feels homemade and indulgent.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 541.6

Description

This hearty casserole is a comforting twist on traditional enchiladas, designed for easy sharing at parties or family dinners. Ground beef is seasoned with cumin, garlic, and chili powder, then mixed with cream-style corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and ripe olives for a complex, savory-sweet flavor profile. The mixture is layered with torn tortillas and melted Monterey Jack cheese, creating a tender, cohesive bake that avoids the hassle of rolling individual tortillas. It's a satisfying, protein-packed main that feels homemade and indulgent.

Ingredients

Ground beef
Ripe olives, sliced
Onion, diced
Tortillas
Cream style corn
Monterey Jack cheese, grated
Tomatoes with green chiles
Enchilada sauce
Cheddar cheese, grated
Cumin
Garlic powder
Chili powder
Oregano
Diced green chiles

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
2
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, stirring frequently to keep the meat crumbly.
3
Drain any excess fat from the cooked beef.
4
To the skillet, add the diced onion, cream-style corn, tomatoes with green chiles, enchilada sauce, sliced ripe olives, diced green chiles, and grated cheddar cheese.
5
Season the mixture with cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and oregano to taste. Stir well to combine all ingredients and let simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Tear 3 of the tortillas into bite-sized pieces and spread them evenly over the bottom of an 11x7x2 inch baking dish.
7
Spread half of the meat mixture over the tortilla layer.
8
Tear the remaining 3 tortillas into pieces and spread them over the meat layer.
9
Top with the remaining meat mixture.
10
Sprinkle the grated Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top.
11
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
12
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 541.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.2g42%
Saturated Fat 10.4g52%
Cholesterol 132.8mg45%
Sodium 143.8mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 25.7g9%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugars 7.1g
Protein 48.9g98%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, baking, beef, chiles, corn, cream, casserole, cumin, diller, enchilada, garlic, ground, hot, jack, main, mexican-inspired, monterey, olives, onion, oregano, party, tortilla

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