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Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna<\/h2>\n

This easy Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna is a great south-of-the-border take on the traditional lasagna.  It is easy to put together, and contains layer upon layer of bright, fresh flavors.  It’s like all of your favorite Mexican food all layered into one great casserole recipe!  <\/p>\n

Now, before we get any further, I want to acknowledge right up front that this lasagna really doesn’t actually have anything to do with Mexico or authentic Mexican food. <\/p>\n

It’s a totally American-made copy of the original Italian favorite remade with “Mexican” flavors. <\/p>\n

But for whatever reason, the name has stuck, and it is now widely known as “Mexican Lasagna”.<\/p>\n

No matter the name, it’s still one heck of a tasty dish!  And I love that it can be made ahead of time as a freezer meal!!<\/p>\n

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Assembling the Mexican Lasagna<\/h2>\n

This Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna goes together pretty much just like your regular Italian-style lasagna, so no real surprises here.<\/p>\n

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  1. Start by spraying a 9×13 baking dish or aluminum pan with non-stick cooking spray and then spreading half the can of tomato sauce along the bottom of the pan.  (I like to use half-size steam table pans<\/a> when making this for the freezer or to take to neighbors.  You can also use aluminum cake pans that you can find at your local grocery store .)  <\/li>\n
  2. Then layer two of your flour tortillas on top of the tomato sauce.<\/li>\n
  3. Next goes the meat and bean and corn filling – use half of your filling here as there are only two meat layers.<\/li>\n
  4. Top the meat layer with about 1 cup of shredded cheese.<\/li>\n
  5. Repeat layers 2 – 4 one more time, then top with two more tortillas, spread the remaining tomato sauce over the tortillas, and top with the remaining cheese.<\/li>\n
  6. After that, all you need to do is cover and label your dish and stick it in the freezer!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Freezing and Reheating<\/h2>\n

    This Mexican Lasagna casserole will keep in the freezer for up to six months if properly stored.  <\/p>\n

    I prefer to cook from thawed, so I try to remember to pull the lasagna out of the freezer the night before and let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight.  But, should you forget to do so, you can bake it straight from frozen (just plan on about double the normal cook time).<\/p>\n

    You can also skip the freezing and bake the Mexican Lasagna from fresh, and then cut it into individual portions once it has cooled and freeze those!  This is a great option for meal prep and freezer lunches!!<\/p>\n

    I also highly recommend using homemade taco seasoning<\/a> in this recipe for extra flavor (and less chemicals and preservatives and fillers)!<\/p>\n

    Give it a try, and let me know what you think!!<\/p>\n

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    If you make this recipe, I\u2019d love for you to leave a comment and let me know what you think!  Or snap a pic and tag me on Facebook or Instagram! <\/em><\/p>\n

    And as always, be sure to pin this recipe to your Pinterest boards so you\u2019ll know where to find it!!<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna<\/h2>\n\t\t
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    <\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings: <\/span>12<\/span><\/div>\n
    Course: <\/span>Freezer Meal Recipes<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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    Prep Time: <\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
    Cook Time: <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hour<\/span><\/span><\/div>
    Total Time: <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hour<\/span> 20 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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    All your favorite south-of-the-border flavors in one easy layered lasagna that you can make ahead and freeze!!<\/div>\n\t\t
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