{"id":29224,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mexican-lasagna\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T08:18:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T14:18:59","slug":"mexican-lasagna","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mexican-lasagna\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican Lasagna"},"content":{"rendered":"
Mexican lasagna isn’t a traditional dish, but it’s one of those recipes that feels like it’s been around forever. Everyone’s version is slightly different. Growing up, my mother made hers with flour tortillas instead of lasagna noodles, and she sometimes used enchilada sauce instead of salsa.<\/p>\n
At its core, this dish is about fusing Mexican-inspired flavors with a classic layered lasagna recipe<\/a>. This Mexican lasagna recipe is the perfect dish when you can’t decide what you’re in the mood for, and it’s a fantastic choice for potlucks. It tends to be a crowd-pleaser!<\/p>\n Mexican lasagna is a riff on, well, lasagna. It\u2019s a little bit like a stacked enchilada<\/a>, but this recipe uses lasagna noodles instead of corn or flour tortillas. The beefy filling uses Mexican-inspired flavors: taco seasoning, refried beans, chopped green chiles and salsa. And, instead of using Italian cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella cheese, the only cheese you\u2019ll find here is Colby-Monterey Jack.<\/p>\n We make our Mexican lasagna recipe with ground beef, can you can decide which ground beef<\/a> you prefer to use. The grocery store offers many options, ranging from 70\/30 to 95\/5. These mixes indicate the ratio of lean meat to fat; the ones with higher fat are the most flavorful.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain and discard the excess grease. Stir in the refried beans, chopped green chiles, taco seasoning and hot salsa.<\/p>\n Grease a 13×9-inch baking dish. Layer one-third of the uncooked noodles into the dish. Using a rubber spatula, drop one-third of the meat mixture in dollops onto the noodles. (The mixture is thick, so it will be challenging to spread it evenly. Don’t worry about making it too perfect; it will spread out as the dish bakes.) Sprinkle with 1 cup of the shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat the layers twice.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, stir together the mild salsa and the water. Pour the mixture over top of the lasagna.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip<\/em>: The moisture from the watered-down salsa will cook the lasagna noodles as the dish bakes. If you substitute precooked noodles, skip the added water.<\/p>\n Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for one hour or until heated through. Remove the foil. Spoon sour cream onto the lasagna. Top it with sliced olives, chopped green onions and, if desired, chopped tomato. Add the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, for five minutes. Let the Mexican lasagna stand for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip<\/em>: After baking, there may be more liquid in the pan than you’re used to with lasagna. That\u2019s OK! The pasta noodles will absorb most of the liquid as the casserole sits. If some liquid is left over, ladle the super-flavorful liquid onto the lasagna slices when serving.<\/p>\n Yes, you can make Mexican lasagna in advance. Assemble the lasagna according to the directions. Instead of baking it, wrap it in plastic wrap and transfer it to the fridge. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to three days. When you\u2019re ready to eat, remove the dish from the refrigerator while the oven preheats. Then, bake it according to the directions.<\/p>\n Leftover Mexican lasagna keeps for up to five days in the refrigerator. You can cut the lasagna into individual slices, and store them in airtight containers. Reheat on a microwave-safe dish in the microwave until warmed through. For whole lasagna, wrap the entire dish with aluminum foil. To reheat, remove the lasagna from the fridge while the oven preheats to 350\u00b0. Reheat the lasagna in the oven until it\u2019s warmed through, about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Yes, you have options when freezing Mexican lasagna. Freeze it before or after you bake it. You can freeze it whole in the pan or as individual slices. Check out our complete guide on how to freeze lasagna<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n You don’t need to precook the lasagna noodles for this recipe. Regular lasagna noodles work just fine here, but you could also use no-boil noodles.<\/p>\n Serve this lasagna recipe with a refreshing salad. Some of our favorites are tomato avocado salad<\/a>, guacamole tossed salad<\/a> or Mexican street corn salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mexican lasagna is a fusion of a lasagna-style casserole with Mexican-inspired flavors. 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Using a rubber spatula, drop one-third of the meat mixture in dollops onto the noodles. (The mixture is thick, so it will be challenging to spread it evenly. Don't worry about making it too perfect; it will spread out as the dish bakes.) Sprinkle with 1 cup of the shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat the layers twice. In a small bowl, stir together the mild salsa and the water. Pour the mixture over top of the lasagna. Editor\u2019s Tip: The moisture from the watered-down salsa will cook the lasagna noodles as the dish bakes. If you substitute precooked noodles, skip the added water."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake the lasagna","text":"Tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for one hour or until heated through. Remove the foil. Spoon sour cream onto the lasagna. Top it with sliced olives, chopped green onions and, if desired, chopped tomato. Add the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, for five minutes. Let the Mexican lasagna stand for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting. Editor\u2019s Tip: After baking, there may be more liquid in the pan than you're used to with lasagna. That\u2019s OK! The pasta noodles will absorb most of the liquid as the casserole sits. If some liquid is left over, ladle the super-flavorful liquid onto the lasagna slices when serving.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Bake-the-lasagna_FT23_13619_EC_0914_1-SS-Edit.jpg?fit=700,467"}],"recipeYield":"12 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Lindsay D. 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We didn't bake with the sour cream on and added crushed Doritos for crunch. Used the sour cream while serving. Excellent recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ozarkagirl"},"reviewBody":"I made this yesterday for a potluck birthday dinner for a friend's son and everyone loved it! There were no leftovers at all. I followed the recipe exactly and it did not turn out soupy. I also agree with others about not rating a recipe you haven't made or altering it to where you are really rating your own recipe since so many changes were made from the original one that was posted.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-04-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tinafizz"},"reviewBody":"I really wish people would rate the original recipe and not how they made it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DanFrankenberry"},"reviewBody":"110% worth the effort and everyone LOVED it! I made a few minor changes to this.. none of us like refried beans so I substituted black beans in their place. Used 2pks of taco seasoning. Added fresh button mushrooms and doubled the cheese. FAVORITE meal forever! Thank you","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jones-n"},"reviewBody":"Very, very good!! Wife and kids loved this, great leftovers. I used regular Barilla noodles, amazed noodles came out soft, I was worried.I tried to follow recipe as listed but after reading reviews made a few changes which are necessary.Brown meat add a small diced onion, drain, then use 2 packets of taco seasoning, not one since it's 2lb of meat.4 tablespoons of taco sauce instead of 2 hot sauce because of kids.3\/4 jar of salsa instead of wholeAdded a can of Rotella with cilantro and lime plus the juice with the salsa and water.Cover with aluminum foil to cook.When finished, topped it with green onions, olives and a diced tomato, cooked additional 6 min. uncoveredServed sour cream on the side.Let REST 10-15 minutes, a must!Great flavors!!!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Bill466"},"reviewBody":"Kandilicious, read your review. While what you made is probably great, you did not make the same recipe -- you made a different recipe!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Momi808"},"reviewBody":"Made this last night and really liked it. The only adjustments I made was using low sodium taco seasoning because I know how salty that can be. Good thing because it would've been overly salty. I sprinkled on a scant cup of the crushed chips and found that it does give it a nice corn aroma since I used flour tortillas. Overall it was very easy to put together. It does go well with chopped fresh tomatoes .","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RLBRJO"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely fantastic! This is our new favorite! Followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious! May tweak some just to play with it but not because it needs it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Suzdye"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this for years but instead of lasagna noodles I use soft tortillas. More Mexican.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"llheath"},"reviewBody":"Very good...a family fav!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Rivkel"},"reviewBody":"This is great. I used no boil lasagna. You can add whatever extras you enjoy. It was a little like eating seven layer dip, lots of different flavors. Everyone liked it and finished it off. Our guests ate a lot and the kids all had seconds, not even complaining they saw some sour cream. My rating comes from if my husband and kids like it. I am finding the best recipes ever in this site for my picky family.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cookindad"},"reviewBody":"My family has made this basic recipe for years only instead we used flour tortillas as the Lasagna noodles. Very good both ways.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"toothfairylin"},"reviewBody":"This was deeelicious! And I agree with Bill466...changing a recipe THAT much does not equate to the original recipe, Kandilicious. Jus' sayin'.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-05-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"christycincy"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was oh-so-good! I made it for Cinco de Mayo, but will definitely make it again before the next one! Very easy, too. I was worried that there was not enough liquid to cook the noodles, but it turned out perfect. And when you add the tomatoes and green onions and olives with the cheese, it was so pretty, too! Leftovers were great as well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ejshellabarger"},"reviewBody":"I followed it as written except used the ready-to-bake noodles and I completed steps 1 and 2 the day before, refrigerated it overnight, and added the water\/salsa before baking the next day. A great and easy potluck recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mamaknowsbest"},"reviewBody":"My kids loved this! I loved the fact that I did not have to pre-cook the lasagna noodles. I followed the directions pretty closely and my kids really loved the beef, bean and cheese combination. As a volunteer field editor for ToH I enjoy preparing classic dishes with a twist. Trust this five star recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"aleitel"},"reviewBody":"Turned out super yummy and the whole family loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"laknecht"},"reviewBody":"I like this recipe! quick and easy to make","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KarenKeefe"},"reviewBody":"Tried this recipe and will be making it again Monday night for Cinco de Mayo party. Fabulous!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tifflife"},"reviewBody":"So easy to make! This is Taco Night all wrapped up in a delicious lasagna. My husband loved it and so did my 3-yr old. Definitely a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JenniferAndres"},"reviewBody":"My family LOVES this dish. I make it vegetarian by swapping out the ground beef with Lightlife Mexican Crumbles. I also like that comes together so quickly.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Barbie86"},"reviewBody":"Amazing dish, loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Mexican Lasagna","description":"Check out this video for how to make Mexican Lasagna","url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/KbQ9jvw4-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","duration":"131.00","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/poster-23.jpg","advertising":true,"jw_id":"KbQ9jvw4","jw_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/KbQ9jvw4-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/KbQ9jvw4\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"04\/03\/2020"},"rms_legacy_id":"13619","romance_copy_dek":"Mexican lasagna is a fusion of a lasagna-style casserole with Mexican-inspired flavors. 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Mexican Lasagna Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Prepare the meat mixture<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Layer the lasagna<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Bake the lasagna<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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Can you make Mexican lasagna in advance?<\/h2>\n
How to Store Mexican Lasagna<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze Mexican lasagna?<\/h2>\n
Mexican Lasagna Tips<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Should you precook the noodles for Mexican lasagna?<\/h3>\n
What should you serve with Mexican lasagna?<\/h3>\n
Mexican Lasagna Tips<\/h2> \r\n\r\n
Can you substitute another bean for the refried beans?<\/h3> \r\nYou can certainly substitute for another type of bean! If preferred, swap out black beans or pinto beans for the refried beans. While the texture may be different, the results will be just as delicious. \r\n\r\n
Why is my lasagna watery?<\/h3> \r\nWatery lasagna usually happens if the lasagna does not rest long enough after being taken out of the oven. By letting the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes, the noodles will absorb any excess liquid from the sauce and the layers will keep together when cut. \r\n\r\n
Should you precook the noodles?<\/h3> \r\nIt is not necessary to pre-cook your lasagna noodles for this recipe. Regular lasagna noodles work just fine here, but you could use no-boil noodles as well. \r\n\r\n
What goes well with Mexican lasagna?<\/h3> \r\nServe this lasagna recipe with a refreshing salad, such as a tomato avocado salad<\/a> or a guacamole tossed salad<\/a>. Or continue the theme with Mexican green salad<\/a>, Mexican corn salad<\/a> or fiesta salad<\/a>.","Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"I collect cookbooks and recipes (this one is from my son's mother-in-law). My husband teases me that I won't live long enough to try half of the recipes in my files! He loves this easy Mexican lasagna. \u2014Rose Ann Buhle, Minooka, Illinois","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans, chiles, taco seasoning and hot salsa.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the noodles and meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice. ","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Combine mild salsa and water; pour over top. Cover and bake 1 hour or until heated through. ","SequenceNo":3},{"Direction":" Top with sour cream, olives, green onion, tomatoes if desired, and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.","SequenceNo":4}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":0},{"Name":"Baked Pasta","ID":111670},{"Name":"Baking Recipes","ID":111650}],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Beef Dinner Recipes","ID":94738},{"Name":"Dinner Recipes","ID":94278},{"Name":"Ground Beef Dinner Recipes","ID":97078},{"Name":"Lasagna Dinners","ID":94782},{"Name":"Pasta & Sauces","ID":94794}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Mexican Dinners","ID":89776},{"Name":"Mexican Recipes","ID":89736}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Cinco de Mayo Dinners","ID":104242},{"Name":"Cinco de Mayo Recipes","ID":104230}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Beans & Legumes","ID":101985},{"Name":"Beef Main Dishes","ID":100409},{"Name":"Beef Recipes","ID":100413},{"Name":"Ground Beef Lasagna Recipes","ID":100853},{"Name":"Ground Beef Pasta Recipes","ID":100837},{"Name":"Ground Beef Recipes","ID":100421},{"Name":"Hot Peppers","ID":102021},{"Name":"Lasagna Recipes","ID":100857},{"Name":"Olives","ID":101069},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029},{"Name":"Pasta Dinners","ID":100649},{"Name":"Pasta Recipes","ID":100653}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Cuisines","ID":305271},{"Name":"Mexican","ID":305383},{"Name":"North America","ID":305374},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Lasagna","ID":306312},{"Name":"Pasta Dishes","ID":306297},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"13 x 9","ID":303972},{"Name":"Bakeware","ID":303971},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Potluck","ID":304558},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Beef","ID":307308},{"Name":"Ground Beef ","ID":307320},{"Name":"Herbs & Spices","ID":340638},{"Name":"Lasagna Noodles","ID":307529},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Pasta","ID":307514},{"Name":"Taco Seasoning","ID":340660},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Dinner","ID":304292},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Casseroles & Savories","ID":304162},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 serving: 520 calories, 29g fat (16g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 929mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.","NoOfRatings":100,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Mexican-Lasagna_EXPS_FT23_13619_EC_0914_3.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Mexican-Lasagna_EXPS_FT23_13619_EC_0914_3.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"
Mexican Lasagna Tips<\/h2>
Can you substitute another bean for the refried beans?<\/h3> You can certainly substitute for another type of bean! If preferred, swap out black beans or pinto beans for the refried beans. While the texture may be different, the results will be just as delicious.
Why is my lasagna watery?<\/h3> Watery lasagna usually happens if the lasagna does not rest long enough after being taken out of the oven. By letting the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes, the noodles will absorb any excess liquid from the sauce and the layers will keep together when cut.
Should you precook the noodles?<\/h3> It is not necessary to pre-cook your lasagna noodles for this recipe. Regular lasagna noodles work just fine here, but you could use no-boil noodles as well.
What goes well with Mexican lasagna?<\/h3> Serve this lasagna recipe with a refreshing salad, such as a tomato avocado salad<\/a> or a guacamole tossed salad<\/a>. Or continue the theme with Mexican green salad<\/a>, Mexican corn salad<\/a> or fiesta salad<\/a>."}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43222,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312156,"name":"Pasta Dishes","slug":"pasta-dishes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312091,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Simmer a cozy supper with these pasta dish recipes, including vegetarian pasta recipes for meatless Monday.","parent":310796,"count":2906,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pasta-dishes\/"},{"term_id":312178,"name":"Lasagna","slug":"lasagna","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312113,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"For a satisfying dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for your next potluck, lasagna has many possibilities. Whether it's meatball, meatless, vegetable or make-ahead, look no further than Taste Recipes for family favorite lasagna recipes.","parent":312156,"count":267,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pasta-dishes\/lasagna\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Mexican Lasagna"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n