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Black Bean and Cheese Bake - Recipe

The flavors of Mexico are savored in this savory bean and cheese casserole.
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Black Bean and Cheese Bake Recipe
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  • Lightly spray baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Crush tortilla chips and place in bottom of baking dish.
  • Cut 11 inch diameter flour tortillas into 1/2 inch wide strips.
  • Spread all the tortilla chips over the bottom of the dish.
  • Layer in the following order: half of black beans (15 oz), 2 cups of cheddar cheese, half of the flour tortilla strips, and 3 cups of salsa.
  • Next, layer in the following order: 2 cups of cheddar cheese, remaining flour tortilla strips, and remaining (15 oz) of black beans.
  • Spread 2 cups of mozzarella cheese over top.
  • Cover with foil that has been sprayed with cooking oil on the side facing the cheese (so it will not stick) and bake 50 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve with extra salsa if desired.

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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Container: 9 x 13 baking dish
    Servings: 8
    Serving Size: 1 piece
    Ingredients
    -2 1/2 cups tortilla chips, lightly crushed
    -30 ounces black beans, drained
    -4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
    -4 large 11 inch diameter flour tortillas, sliced into strips
    -24 ounces salsa (extra for garnish)
    -4 ounces green chiles, drained
    -2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded