47 Mexican-Inspired Foods from Your 13×9 Pan

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47 Mexican-Inspired Foods from Your 13×9 Pan2/47 Margarita Tres Leches Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Margarita Tres Leches Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I ever had Tres Leches cake I felt like I was in Heaven. I have made it at home using several techniques and flavors and this Margarita twist on the classic is my favorite. —Laurie Lufkin, Essex, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 345 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (34g sugars,

0 fiber), 7g protein

0 fiber), 7g protein. 3/47 Chicken Chiles Rellenos Strata Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This versatile dish can be made as a entree, brunch or potluck dish. It’s also one of the easiest meals to assemble on a busy weeknight. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 338 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 282mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 4/47 Mexican Turkey Roll-Ups 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexican Turkey Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40

These roll-ups are fun and so tasty, even kids like them

min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the perfect recipe when you’re hungry for a dish with Mexican flavor and want to use turkey. These roll-ups are fun and so tasty, even kids like them. It’s a different use for leftover turkey. —Marlene Muckenhirn, Delano, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 639 calories, 35g fat (18g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 1501mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein. 5/47 Farmers Market Enchiladas 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Farmers Market Enchiladas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15

min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These vegetarian enchiladas use a lot of garden favorites in a quick weeknight meal. Feel free to substitute whatever vegetables you have from your garden—yellow summer squash, eggplant and corn all taste great here, too. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grv, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2 enchiladas: 346 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. 6/47 Nacho Tots 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Totchos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to

If you can’t find chorizo, ground beef or ground chicken are wonderful, too

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is an easy, versatile party appetizer that everyone loves. If you can’t find chorizo, ground beef or ground chicken are wonderful, too. Top with anything you like! —Connie Krupp, Racine, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 378 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 1152mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. 7/47 Mexican-Style Stuffed Peppers 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’ve always liked stuffed peppers, but everyone is pleasantly surprised at this

mildly spicy version

mildly spicy version. For convenience, you can assemble these pretty peppers ahead of time and bake them later. —LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 322 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 8/47 Creamy Seafood Enchiladas 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Seafood Enchiladas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shrimp and crab cooked with a flavorful sauce add up to outstanding enchiladas.

I made them for an annual fundraiser, and now they’re always in demand

I made them for an annual fundraiser, and now they’re always in demand. Spice up the recipe to your taste by adding more green chiles and salsa. —Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska Nutrition Facts: 2 enchiladas: 645 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 252mg cholesterol, 1812mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 42g protein. 9/47 Fiery Stuffed Poblanos 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Southwest-inspired cuisine, but the dishes are often unhealthy. As a dietitian, I try to

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat

come up with nutritious twists on recipes, which is how my stuffed peppers dish was born. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 223 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 10/47 Potato and Chorizo Casserole 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Potato and Chorizo Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the smoky flavor chorizo gives

Dressing up

this dish, but I’ve also made it with Italian sausage and substituted an Italian blend cheese for the Mexican cheese. Or you can use cream of mushroom soup and fresh mushrooms for a vegetarian option. —Ana Beteta, Aberdeen, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 316 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 11/47 Easy Mexican Brownies 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was hosting a fun Mexican-themed cocktail party and needed a quick dessert. Dressing up

an ordinary boxed brownie mix made life easy and delicious!

an ordinary boxed brownie mix made life easy and delicious! —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 173 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 12/47 Breakfast Enchiladas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Breakfast Enchiladas Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 enchiladas Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Draped in gooey cheese and a savory sauce, these enchiladas are a popular option at any holiday brunch. Chorizo gives the hearty filling a southwestern kick. —Tahnia Fox, Trenton,

—Nancy Circle, Perkins, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts:

Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 enchilada: 369 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 1028mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 13/47 Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza 12 Reviews Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My whole family enjoys this dish that tastes like a taco and looks like a deep-dish pizza. The thick tasty crust can handle lots of toppings, so load it up for a bright, fun meal. —Nancy Circle, Perkins, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts:

1 piece: 469 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 14/47 Breakfast Burrito Casserole 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this burrito casserole recipe and I modified it to fit our family. It’s perfect for a brunch, because you can prep it the night before and bake it the next morning. —Krista Yoder, Due West, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 506 calories, 34g fat (14g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 1419mg sodium,

27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein

27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 15/47 Rice and Bean Enchiladas 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rice and Bean Enchiladas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Mexican food, but I’m always looking for ways to make it healthier. I reworked a dish that I have enjoyed in restaurants to suit my taste and lifestyle. —Christie Ladd, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 enchilada: 298 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g

protein. 16/47 Tamale Pie 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The amount of spice in this recipe is just right for my family—we prefer things on the mild side. Make it once with these measurements, then spice it up a little more if you like! —Ruth Aden, Polson, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 428 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 829mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. 17/47 Stuffed Bell Peppers 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers

My husband, Steve, loves this stuffed pepper recipe

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband, Steve, loves this stuffed pepper recipe. They’re so filling and easy to prepare. I serve them with mashed potatoes and coleslaw for a no-fuss supper. —Karen Gentry, Somerset, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 430 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1182mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein. 18/47 Cheddar and Chorizo Strata Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stratas

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