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This easy crock pot recipe is a Mexican-inspired version of the Italian favorite. Our Mexican Lasagna Recipe takes layers of noodles, cheese, salsa, taco meat and a delicious bean mixture to make this an instant family favorite. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (1)Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (2)

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How to Make Mexican Lasagna in a Slow Cooker

Cris here.

I cannot wait to tell you about our latest creation in the Goode Test Kitchen ;). Ever since I got my casserole crock pot (one of my FAVORITE new crocks) I have been itching to make a lasagna. It is just perfect for lasagnas. The problem is… if I was going to make lasagna, I already have my absolute favorite traditional lasagna crock pot recipeon the site and I wanted to share something new with all of you in the new casserole crock.

So I decide to try my hand at creating a Mexican Lasagna Recipe and I am so excited about the results.

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I knew I could easily switch out the tomato sauce for salsa and the taco meat for the sausage but the part that had me stumped originally was how to get the creamy texture of the ricotta cheese incorporated without using ricotta. Then it hit me! I LOVE the bean mixture from the very popular Crock Pot Bean Dip we have on the site and it has a similar texture to the ricotta and I was sold.

So, I loosely followed my Easy Crock Pot Lasagna recipe with my Mexican-inspired substitutions and a star was born.

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Crock Pot Mexican Lasagna Notes:

  • Our Casserole Crock was PERFECT for this dish! For the first time ever, I did not have to break lasagna noodles to fit my crock pot and I loved that. However, if you do not have a casserole crock, I have used my 6 qt non-stick slow cooker many a time for the perfect lasagna every time.
  • I never use NO BOIL noodles in my lasagna. And, I never boil them ahead of time. My favorite recipes call for enough liquid that the noodles cook in the crock pot without needing that extra step.
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  • As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts andnutritionalinformation varies greatly. As a result, yournutritionalcontent depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
  • All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldalways be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.

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Mexican Lasagna Recipe

4.83 from 23 votes

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Course: Main

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Mexican Lasagna

Servings: 8

Calories: 952kcal

Author: Cris

Ingredients

  • 32 oz Salsa
  • 2 Envelopes Taco Seasoning or 8 Tablespoons, Divided
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 14 oz Can Refried Beans
  • 16 oz Traditional Lasagna Noodles uncooked
  • 2 lb Ground Beef Browned and Drained
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 14 oz Can Mexicorn
  • 2 Small Cans Olive Slices Drained
  • 3 Green Onions Sliced
  • 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar

Instructions

  • Mix 1 Tablespoon of Taco Seasoning mix with cream cheese, sour cream and beans. Set aside.

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet and prepare taco meat with remaining taco seasoning and water. Set aside.

  • Spoon just enough salsa on the bottom of your crock pot to keep the noodles from sticking.

  • Cover the bottom of the crock with uncooked (regular) lasagna noodles. Break Noodles to fit if needed.

  • {LAYER STEPS} Spread 1/3 of the bean mixture over the noodles and top with 1/3 of beef, 1/3 of corn and 1/4 of olives.

  • Mix cheeses together in a bowl and top lasagna layer with 1 Cup of Cheese.

  • Top with 1/4 of salsa and place noodles on top. {LAYER STEPS}

  • Repeat layer steps two more times, ending with noodles and then pour remaining salsa on top of noodles. (RESERVE remaining cheese, remaining olives and green onions until the end).

  • Place the lid on the crock and cook for 3 1/2 to 4 hours on high.

  • minutes before serving, cover with remaining cheese, olives and green onions

Notes

  • Our Casserole Crock was PERFECT for this dish! For the first time ever, I did not have to break lasagna noodles to fit my crock pot and I loved that. However, if you do not have a casserole crock, I have used my 6 qt non-stick slow cooker many a time for the perfect lasagna every time.
  • I never use NO BOIL noodles in my lasagna. And, I never boil them ahead of time. My favorite recipes call for enough liquid that the noodles cook in the crock pot without needing that extra step.
  • Looking for more recipes? OurRecipe Findercan help you find exactly what you need.
  • Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in ourAmazon Influencer Shop.
  • As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts andnutritionalinformation varies greatly. As a result, yournutritionalcontent depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
  • All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldalways be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 952kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 2021mg | Potassium: 1085mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1780IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 503mg | Iron: 5.5mg

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  1. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (14)Carmen says

    Wanting to try this. We are a family of 2, so I will halve, and use my 4-qt crock pot.

  2. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (15)Stef says

    Can this be made in the oven?

  3. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (16)Cyndi Turner says

    Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (17)
    Just popping in to let you know that I tried out this recipe and it was GREAT! I don’t like beans, so I left them out and it still turned out great. Thanks for sharing this tastiness!

  4. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (18)Melissa says

    Do you think it would work for 8 hours on low?

  5. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (19)Lynn Jackson says

    How long does it need to cook if I do it on low instead of high?

    • Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (20)Cris says

      Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (21)
      Hi Lynn-
      I haven’t tested it on low, so I can’t say for sure. We always recommend watching the time the first time you try a recipe anyhow, so I would start checking it at 3-4 hours and make sure the sides do not burn, knowing it may take up to 5-6 for it to cook through. Hope that helps!

  6. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (22)Beryl Benbow says

    Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (23)
    I do make this. Instead of lasagna I use corn or flour tortillas. I might use two or three types of Mexican cheese, cheddar, smoked gouda, cojito, Monterrey jack.

    • Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (24)Beryl Benbow says

      Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (25)
      I do make this. Instead of lasagna noodles, I use corn or flour tortillas. I might use two or three types of Mexican cheese, cheddar, smoked gouda, cojito, Monterrey jack.

      I make this with left over chili.

  7. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (26)Coco says

    This is amazing!!! I forgot the sour cream, but I think it turned out better when served on the side, because it’s already so creamy. Also, it’s just my boyfriend and I, so we halved the recipe and is still enough for 8 at least! Thanks for the great recipe, we will be using this forever!

    • Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (27)Cris says

      So glad you enjoyed it!

  8. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (28)Shari says

    Hi Chris I was wondering what i could replace the corn with because I can not have corn.

    • Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (29)Cris says

      Hi Shari-
      You can just omit it.
      Enjoy!!

  9. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (30)Kelsey says

    Do you think there is a way to make this without the salsa (I’m allergic to tomatoes). Maybe pre-boil the noodles or just add water to the mix and start with a layer o beans instead of noodles?

    • Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (31)Cris says

      Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (32)
      Hi Kelsey- I wonder if you couldn’t make some sort of corn salsa or cowboy caviar and add 1/2 cup of beef broth to it instead of regular salsa… Good luck!

  10. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (33)Jill says

    Just wanted you to know that I convinced my hubby to get me the 13×9 crockpot because of you. I love it! And keep those recipes coming for this awesome crock! I definitely will be trying this recipe, as I adore everything mexican.

    • Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (34)Cris says

      Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (35)
      Isn’t it fantastic Jill?! We will definitely keep them coming!

  11. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (36)Vicki says

    Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (37)
    I absolutely love your site and recipes. My only complaint, (and it’s not just your site, it’s almost every crock pot recipe) doesn’t have crock size. Considering you can buy crocks in just about any size now, I would think that would be a part of every recipe.

    • Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (38)Cris says

      Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (39)
      Hi Vicki-
      Thank you so much for stopping by! I do appreciate your frustration. It is one I have heard a lot. That is why in my newer posts I try to follow every recipe card with “Slow Cooker Recommendations” section and I link to the slow cookers I use in my kitchen and share my thoughts on what will work. That section in this post reads “Our Casserole Crock was PERFECT for this dish! For the first time ever, I did not have to break lasagna noodles to fit my crock pot and I loved that. However, if you do not have a casserole crock, I have used my 6 qt non-stick slow cooker many a time for the perfect lasagna every time.” (With the links to the specific casserole crock I am referring to and the 6 qt crock I have also used in similar recipes).
      I think a lot of us struggle with just listing a size in the recipe without further explanation because there are many factors beyond just size to take into consideration. Factors like shape, size, model and especially age of the crock pot change cooking times significantly. That is why I am adding paragraphs explaining exactly which slow cooker I am using. But that is not to say that people can’t use the crock pot they have at home to cook most recipes (adjusting for how your unit cooks) regardless of size/shape/model/age as long as the unit is at least half full (with optimal cooking at 2/3 full).
      As for this site, unless it is otherwise stated, you can plan on the times as a guideline for 5-6 qt slow cookers, BUT I would always recommend that you test the recipe first in your own crock pot and note how long it takes your unit to cook things up.
      Hope that helps a little. Happy cRockin’!

  12. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (40)Martha says

    Have you ever tried using corn tortillas in place of the noodles? They would certainly give a more authentic “Mexican” flavor, but I wonder how they would hold up with 4 hours of cooking. I’m tempted to try it.

    • Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (41)Cris says

      Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (42)
      Hi Martha- I would be afraid they would break down too much. You could always use flour tortillas instead, I’ve used those in the slow cooker before… and actually that is the flavor the noodles actually had in the dish without the worry of the flour tortillas getting too soggy. If you want to add some corn-flavored crunch, you could always crush some corn chips and sprinkle them on top before serving. Enjoy!

  13. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (43)Ganrielle says

    This sounds awesome…..I am going to pass it on to my grandson “Tony” who just happens to be the pasta expert in our family. Thank you for an awesome recipe !!!!!

    • Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (44)Cris says

      Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (45)
      <3

  14. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (46)Dawn says

    Can’t wait to make this! Thanks for sharing!

  15. Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (47)LuAnn says

    Cannot wait to try this out!

    • Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (48)Cris says

      Mexican Lasagna Recipe - Recipes That Crock! (49)
      Enjoy!

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FAQs

What is Mexican lasagna made of? ›

What is Mexican lasagna? Mexican lasagna is a riff on, well, lasagna. It's a little bit like a stacked enchilada, 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.

How many carbs are in Mexican style lasagna? ›

Chi Chi's Mexican Style Lasagna (1 cup) contains 37g total carbs, 33g net carbs, 25g fat, 23g protein, and 440 calories.

Is lasagna Italian or Mexican? ›

Lasagna originated in Italy during the Middle Ages.

What is the difference between lasagna and lasagne al forno? ›

What is the difference between lasagna and lasagne al forno? Unlike Americanized lasagna, this authentic lasagne al forno recipe is made without ricotta cheese. Instead, this recipe used homemade lasagne noodles and a creamy béchamel sauce.

What Mexican food has the most carbs? ›

Tortilla chips are high in carbs, so it's best to skip them completely. Order fajitas with no tortillas. Fajitas, like several other Mexican dishes, make an ideal keto meal as long as you skip the tortillas.

Does Mexican cheese sauce have carbs? ›

El Terrifico Tamale Co White Cheese Dip, Mexican Restaurant Style (2 tbsp) contains 2g total carbs, 2g net carbs, 7g fat, 4g protein, and 80 calories.

Is there a lot of carbs in Mexican food? ›

If you are on a low-carbohydrate diet, then you know very well that foods such as tortillas, beans, and rice are a no-go. Since these are often staple ingredients for many Mexican dishes, low-carb dieters may be deterred and avoid Mexican food altogether.

Why does reheated lasagna taste better? ›

Firstly, re-heating breaks down the protein and releases more of the umami compounds from their structures, whether it's the mushrooms, or tomatoes or even meat, and the dish will have a more rounded, savory mouthfeel.

Is it better to make lasagna a day ahead? ›

Lasagna is the kind of food that can keep a family fed for many nights in a row, happily. But it has other perks, too: namely, that you can prepare the whole thing in advance, and store it in the fridge overnight—ready to pop in the oven an hour or so before dinner (just before the kids start to whine).

What is Pastelon made of? ›

Let's make Pastelón, a traditional Puerto Rican lasagna-style dish made with layers of fried sweet plantains, sofrito, ground beef picadillo, pimento olives, and mozzarella cheese. Often called a sweet plantain lasagna, this baked dish is the perfect combination of crispy, creamy, sweet and salty.

What is Mexican spaghetti made of? ›

In addition to either a homemade or store bought taco seasoning, you'll also need ground beef, yellow onions, water, RO-TEL, tomato sauce, spaghetti, freshly grated cheddar cheese, and cilantro. A couple of quick notes on the ingredients: 1) It's so important to use freshly grated cheese.

Where did the Mexican casserole come from? ›

The first version of a Mexican casserole seems to have been the muk-bil (literally, “to put in the ground”). Made by the Mayans on the Yucatan Peninsula since pre-Hispanic times, it is the King Kong of tamales.

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