Southwestern Spaghetti Pie Casserole

The Southwestern Spaghetti Pie Casserole combines elements of Mexican and American cuisines, creating a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. The spaghetti crust adds a unique twist to the traditional casserole, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Southwestern Spaghetti Pie Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Spaghetti
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 large Bell pepper
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can Canned black beans
• 1 cup Frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and cook until the vegetables are softened.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, black beans, frozen corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat.
5. Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish and transfer the spaghetti mixture into it. Press down gently to form a crust.
6. Pour the beef and vegetable mixture over the spaghetti crust. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 18g36%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.