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Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1 large onion, chopped

2 1/2 cups salsa

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

6 flour or corn tortillas (8 inches)

1 small can of drained corn, or about 1 1/4 cups of frozen corn (optional)

3/4 cup sour cream

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 medium tomato, chopped

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Instructions:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

  • Stir in the salsa, beans, corn, dressing, sour cream, taco seasoning and cumin.

  • Spoon a generous layer of meat mixture on bottom of 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

  • Place a flour or corn tortilla on top of meat mixture. Layer with half of the meat mixture, and cheese. Repeat as many layers as you like.

  • The last & final layer should be a healthy dose of grated cheese.

  • Cover with foil that has been sprayed with pam or other and bake at 400° for 25 minutes, or until hot & bubbly.

  • Let stand for 5 minutes before topping with lettuce, tomato and cilantro.

Catherine's
Cooking Tips

#1 

Remember, y'all, it’s all about the prep. Take away the stress by doing the prep the night or day before. 

#2

For best results when you're baking, leave butter and eggs at room temperature overnight.

 

#3

When chopping herbs, toss a little salt onto the cutting board; it will keep the herbs from flying around.

 

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