Rio Grande Casserole (or Dip)
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 12
- 1 onion chopped
- sour cream
- casserole
- 1 large can refried beans
- 1 1/2 lb hamburger cooked and well-drained
- 1 4-oz can diced green chiles (4 oz can)
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 16 oz colby cheese or mexican mix, shredded
- serve with
- doritos or corn chips
- Carbohydrate 7.41502666666667 g
- Cholesterol 76.0783333333333 mg
- Fat 23.9050466666667 g
- Fiber 1.98849999189377 g
- Protein 20.54138 g
- Saturated Fat 12.1624673333333 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (162g)
- Sodium 430.813666666667 mg
- Sugar 5.4265266747729 g
- Trans Fat 2.384092 g
- Calories 328 calories
As a busy housewife, I'm always looking for easy and delicious recipes that my family will love. This Rio Grande Casserole is the perfect dish for those busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Not only is this casserole easy to make, but it's also a hit with my husband and kids. The combination of refried beans, ground beef, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream is irresistible. I especially love that I can customize this casserole to my family's taste preferences. For example, if my kids are craving a spicier dish, I'll add a few tablespoons of diced jalapeños.
Whether I'm serving this casserole for a family meal or a party, it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to enjoy with your favorite chips and salsa.
Here are a few tips for making the best Rio Grande Casserole:
- Be sure to use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the casserole will taste.
- Don't overcook the casserole. The cheese should be melted and bubbly, but not browned.
- Serve the casserole immediately with your favorite toppings. I like to serve mine with chips, sour cream, and salsa.
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Spread refried beans in the bottom of a 13" x 9" baking dish.
- Layer other ingredients in order.
- Bake until cheese is bubble and just started to brown.
- Serve with chips and sour cream.
