Border Patrol Casserole

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A hearty casserole combining ham, baked beans, salsa, and melted cheese topped with crispy tortilla chips—perfect for casual gatherings or comfort food cravings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (5 oz.) cans chunk lean ham, drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (28 oz.) can barbecue baked beans
  • 8 oz. can chunky salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups baked tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Drain the chunk lean ham cans.
  3. Dump the ham, baked beans, and salsa into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  4. Top the mixture with baked tortilla chips and shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese melts and the casserole is heated through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

213 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.5g 17% DV
Total Fat 9.8g 13% DV
Carbs 20.9g 8% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 0.3g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 292.5mg 13% DV
Potassium 87mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 85.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 217.3mg 17% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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