Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex has its own culinary identity, with Texas and Mexican connections expressed through particular dishes and ingredients. Jalapeño sauces, poblano casseroles, enchiladas, and other preparations provide starting points here. Browse the collection for familiar servings and adaptations, with the recipe’s individual ingredients and method guiding the choice of what to cook.
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Chicken Taco Mac
1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cut in half horizontally if large 1 12-ounce box garden radiatore or rotini pasta (such as Ronzoni) 1 sweet red pepper, cored…
Cheesy Meximac
1 16-ounce box rotini pasta 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1½ cups milk ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper…
Mexican-Style Chicken
Layered with tortilla strips, a tomato sauce, chicken, and cheddar cheese, this Mexican-inspired casserole is hard to resist. 2 10¾-ounce cans reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup 1…
Bean-and-Beef Enchilada Casserole
For enchilada flavor — without all the frying, filling, and rolling — try this mouthwatering dish. Cut fat by making it with ground turkey, reduced fat cheese, and…
Mexicali Hamburger Casserole
Ground beef and pantry-ready ingredients like salsa and canned corn make this one-dish dinner nice and easy. A corn bread topper adds a homey touch. 1½ pound lean…
Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Casserole
Pre-cooked chicken paired with rice and vermicelli mix cuts the prep time down to 20 minutes for this chili-spiced casserole. ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1 tablespoon…
Chunky Tomato Salsa
This salsa works just as well with green tomatoes as it does with ripe ones. Big veggie chunks give it great looks and bold flavor with less chopping.…
Chile Cream Sauce
Lime juice adds a burst of freshness to this flavorful sauce, seasoned with zesty green chiles. 1 10¾-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup ½ cup water 1…
Arroz Con Pollo
Ingredients 6 large skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped…
Mexican Lasagna
This Mexican Lasagna recipe is the ideal family recipe — easy to make, tasty and kid-tested. ½ pound ground mild pork sausage ½ pound ground beef 1 15-ounce…
