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Mexican casserole with tortilla chips

From the video “HOW TO MAKE THE BEST MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE EVER” by Best Recipes with Sharon. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Best Recipes with Sharon. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Mild
Total time
~75 min
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Serves
~5
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Cost
~$6.20*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$9.80* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
11

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$18.61*for the batch in the video
~$6.20*per serving

You save about ~$9.80* per serving (61% less*) than ordering it out — ~$29.39* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mexican restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 6 predicted from typical costs · not priced: red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, taco seasoning, corn, tortilla, tex mex cheese

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 5 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican restaurant plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving325 kcal · 16% of 2,000
Fat17 g22%
Saturated fat7.6 g38%
Sodium310 mg13%
Carbohydrate20 g7%
Fiber5.7 g20%
Total sugars5.8 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein24 g49%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−8 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 7 of 11 ingredient lines (84% of the measured weight), divided into 5 servings (estimated: average of rules (3: 454 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (6)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: tortilla. Not matched to nutrient data: taco seasoning, corn, Tex Mex cheese. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • casserole dish
  • oven

What the video didn’t say

  • Servings not stated
  • Total preparation and cooking time not explicitly stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Mexican casserole with tortilla chips

What makes Best Recipes with Sharon's Mexican casserole with tortilla chips recipe and technique special?

Best Recipes with Sharon's take on Mexican casserole with tortilla chips focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mexican flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Bake uncovered so casserole sets without becoming soggy. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Mexican casserole with tortilla chips at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Mexican casserole with tortilla chips recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Mexican casserole with tortilla chips ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Mexican casserole with tortilla chips can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Best Recipes with Sharon's Mexican casserole with tortilla chips?

This recipe utilizes approximately 11 ingredients across 15 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Mexican casserole with tortilla chips?

The official cooking video by Best Recipes with Sharon is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.