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Mexican Cheese Bake – Easy Dinner and Potluck Favorite

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If you are looking for an easy recipe that is filling and delicious, try this Mexican Cheese Bake. At least once a week, I try to cook with just the ingredients I have on hand and this Four Cheese Mexican Bake recipe is one that my family loves.

It is a perfect recipe to feed a crowd and bring to a potluck!

Mexican Cheese Bake recipe

 

As you can see, the ingredients for this Mexican Cheese Bake are so simple. It’s the blend of the different cheeses that makes this dish so delicious. 

Sargento recipe 4 Cheese Mexican Cheese ingredients

 

This is a great recipe to make for tonight with leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch.

ingredients for 4 Cheese bake recipe in a bowl

 

Lining pan with the first layer of corn tortillas. You will need two layers.

layering corn tortillas to make Four Cheese Bake recipe

 

Below: add your chicken mix, cheese, and another layer of two shells.

adding the cheese on and layering corn tortillas to make Four Cheese Bake recipe

 

After it’s baked and bubbly, garnish with diced Poblano peppers, red onion, fresh cilantro, and sour cream.

Finished recipe photo Mexican Cheese Bake coming out of the oven

 

As you can see, the final dish looks fabulous. This is such an easy “can’t miss” recipe. It’s perfect to add to your recipe rotation when you want an easy, delicious, quick dinner. 

Mexican Cheese Bake recipe plated with a dollop of sour cream

 

If you need to take a dish for a potluck, this recipe is always a hit.

Four Cheese Bake recipe plated with a dollop of sour cream

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Four Cheese Mexican Bake recipe
Mexican Cheese Bake – Easy Dinner and Potluck Favorite

4 Cheese Mexican Bake

Lori
If you are looking for an easy recipe that is filling and delicious, try this Four Cheese Mexican Bake. At least once a week, I try to cook with just the ingredients I have on hand and this Four Cheese Mexican Bake recipe is one that my family loves.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 can (14.5 ozs) petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn , drained
  • 1 can (15.25 oz) black beans , rinsed and drained
  • 14-20 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Sargento 4 Cheese Mexican Blend shredded cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Poblano peppers , diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion , diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro , chopped

Instructions
 

  • Grill chicken thighs until cooked through and slice into 1/2″ strips.
  • Mix tomatoes, corn, black beans, chicken and chili powder together in a bowl.
  • In a casserole dish, layer the bottom with 2 layers of corn tortillas. (We used 6 total, cutting 2 in half to fit into the pan.
  • Add half of the chicken mixture and top with 1 cup Sargento 4 Cheese Mexican Blend.
  • Add another 2 layers of tortilla shells. (This time we used 8 because that’s what fit!)
  • Top with remaining chicken mixture.
  • Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes until bubbly around edges.
  • Top with remaining 1 cup Sargento 4 Cheese Mexican Blend and heat an additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Top bake with onions, peppers, cilantro and sour cream before serving.
Keyword Dinner, Potluck
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