Black Bean and Cheese Bake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 1 piece

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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 
 
The flavors of Mexico are savored in this savory bean and cheese casserole.
 
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.

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  • 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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