Double-Duty Layered Enchilada Casserole
- 5 cups reserved
- or any thick chili without beans
- 1-1/2 cups frozen corn (about 8 ounces)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
- Optional: Shredded lettuce and chopped fresh tomatoes
- Preheat oven to 375u0b0. In a large bowl, mix reserved chili, corn and beans. Spread 1 cup chili mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 2 tortillas, 2 cups chili mixture, 1 cup cheese and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining tortillas and chili mixture.
- Bake, covered, 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. If desired, serve with lettuce and tomatoes.
- Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375u0b0. Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed, increasing covered time to 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in center reads 165u0b0. Serve as directed.
reserved, beans, frozen corn, black beans, pinto beans, flour tortillas, cheese blend, enchilada sauce, tomatoes
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/double-duty-layered-enchilada-casserole/ (may not work)