{"id":2731,"date":"2019-04-13T03:00:19","date_gmt":"2019-04-13T09:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/?p=2731"},"modified":"2023-07-15T21:14:43","modified_gmt":"2023-07-16T03:14:43","slug":"make-ahead-mexican-lasagna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.makeaheadmealmom.com\/make-ahead-mexican-lasagna\/","title":{"rendered":"Make-Ahead Mexican Lasagna"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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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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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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