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Enchilada Casserole with 2 Minute Enchilada Sauce


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  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A comforting casserole with a quick homemade enchilada sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal or casual get-together.


Ingredients

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  • 12 ounce (340 g) bottle of enchilada sauce
  • 14.5 ounce (411 g) can diced tomatoes
  • 0.25 cups (60 ml) water
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 0.25-0.5 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 8 x 6 inch corn tortillas
  • 2 x 15 ounce (850 g) cans seasoned black beans
  • 16 ounce (454 g) bag frozen fire roasted corn
  • 2 cups (473 ml) grated Mexican style cheese
  • 4 ounce (113 g) can green chilies
  • Garnish: chopped cilantro


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Make the Quick Enchilada Sauce. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread out a third of the sauce or less—just enough to lightly coat the bottom.
  4. Spread out 4 tortillas on top of the sauce.
  5. Drain one can of seasoned beans and spread them over the tortillas.
  6. Spread out half of the frozen roasted corn.
  7. Spread out 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
  8. Scatter ½ of the canned green chilies and a little chopped cilantro.
  9. Repeat with another can of drained seasoned beans (or substitute cooked chicken, chorizo, or ground meat).
  10. Top with the rest of the corn, cheese, chilies, and cilantro.
  11. Drizzle with the remaining sauce and top with 4 more tortillas.
  12. Spread the remaining sauce over the tortillas.
  13. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  14. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, adding more cheese if desired.
  15. Garnish with diced avocado, cilantro, and sour cream.

Notes

  • For a spicier casserole, add up to 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder.
  • To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute cooked black beans or lentils for the meat.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 55
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 15