Mexican White Trash Casserole
Mexican White Trash Casserole is a bold, cheesy Tex-Mex comfort dish layered with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, tortilla chips, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juicejuice
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and set aside.
Prepare the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (with its juice), sugar, eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
Assemble the Dish
- Pour the pineapple mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Evenly distribute the butter pieces over the surface.
- Sprinkle the ground cinnamon on top.
Baking
- Place the dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
Rest and Serve
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Note
This casserole is versatile and stores well. Can be made ahead or frozen for later use.