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Bean and Cheese Enchilada Casserole

A warm, comforting dish that combines layers of soft tortillas, creamy refried beans, and savory enchilada sauce into a delightful vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can enchilada sauce 15 oz, red or green sauce
  • 1 lb cheese shredded, about 2 1/2 cups, Monterey Jack recommended
  • 2 cups refried beans homemade or store-bought
  • 7 pieces corn tortillas two cut in half
  • to taste optional enchilada toppings avocado, cilantro, tomato, lettuce, onion, jalapenos, salsa, hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Use a baking dish of your choice.
  2. Spread about 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish. Layer corn tortillas, refried beans, and shredded cheese.
  3. Repeat layering with another 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, tortillas, refried beans, and cheese until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve with tortilla chips and optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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