Description
Whip up this Mexican Tortilla Casserole when craving a hearty dinner that brings zesty Southwest flavors straight to your table. Layers of tortillas, spicy meat, melted cheese, and fresh toppings create a comforting meal your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6–8 corn tortillas
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup salsa
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings:
- 1 avocado
- Cilantro
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grab your 9×13-inch baking dish. Spray the dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Drain and rinse 15 oz of black beans thoroughly. Mix beans with 1 cup corn kernels in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1 cup salsa, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder to the bean mixture. Stir until ingredients are evenly combined.
- Spread a thin layer of the bean mixture across the bottom of the baking dish, covering the entire surface.
- Place 2-3 corn tortillas over the bean layer, slightly overlapping to ensure complete coverage.
- Sprinkle ⅓ cup shredded cheese over the tortillas, then spread another layer of bean mixture on top.
- Repeat the tortilla, cheese, and bean mixture layers until you’ve used all ingredients. Your final layer should be cheese.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- Warm tortillas briefly before layering to keep them soft and prevent cracking during baking.
- Swap black beans for pinto or kidney beans if you prefer a different legume in the casserole.
- Add chopped spinach or diced bell peppers to boost the vegetable content and nutrition.
- Prepare an extra casserole to freeze, making future meals super convenient for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg