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Delicious Cheesy Southwestern Black Bean Casserole served in a dish.

Southwestern Black Bean Casserole

A comforting and cheesy casserole featuring black beans, corn, and flavorful spices, perfect for any gathering or family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole base
  • 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack work well)
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until they become translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix everything well and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
Layering the Casserole
  1. In a baking dish, layer half of the tortilla strips on the bottom, followed by half of the bean mixture. Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
  2. Repeat the layers with the remaining tortilla strips, bean mixture, and cheese.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Once done, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

To ensure success, use fresh ingredients, adjust spices to taste, let the casserole rest after baking, and get creative with garnishes like avocado and sour cream.