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Sour Cream Enchilada Casserole

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Sour Cream Enchilada Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and hearty layered dish featuring tortillas, seasoned meat, enchilada sauce, and a tangy sour cream sauce. It’s an easy, comforting alternative to traditional rolled enchiladas and perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb ground beef or 3 cups shredded chicken
  2. 1 medium onion, diced
  3. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  5. 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup (or homemade substitute)
  6. 1 cup sour cream
  7. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
  8. 10–12 corn or flour tortillas
  9. 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
  10. 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
  11. Optional toppings: sliced olives, chopped cilantro, green onions, diced tomatoes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef (or chicken) with onion and garlic until browned and cooked through. Drain fat. Stir in green chiles and a few spoonfuls of enchilada sauce.
  2. In a bowl, mix sour cream and cream of chicken soup to form the creamy sauce.
  3. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Layer tortillas, half the meat mixture, a layer of creamy sauce, and cheese.
  5. Repeat with another layer of tortillas, remaining meat, creamy sauce, and cheese. Top with final tortillas, sauce, and extra cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake 25–30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with optional toppings and serve.

Notes

  1. Use corn tortillas for a more traditional flavor; flour tortillas give a softer texture.
  2. Lightly toast tortillas to prevent sogginess.
  3. Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut.
  4. Add beans, corn, or sautéed peppers for more flavor.
  5. This casserole freezes well—assemble unbaked, freeze, then bake when ready.

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