Spicy Mexican Bean Casserole Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Commercial sour cream-1 (8-ounce) carton
 Cream-style cottage cheese-1 cup
 Monterey jack cheese2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Green onions1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Green chilies2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Green pepper2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), minced
 Vegetable oil1 Tablespoon
 Whole tomatoes-1 (16-ounce) can, undrained and coarsely chopped
 Red kidney beans-2 (16-ounce) cans, drained
 Tomato sauce -1 (8-ounce) can
 Chili powder1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Sliced ripe olives-1 (2 1/4-ounce) can, drained
 Corn chips2 Cup (16 tbs), crushed
 Sharp cheddar cheese1 Cup (16 tbs), shredded

Directions

MAKING
1) In a mixing bowl, mix first 6 ingredients and keep aside.
2) In a large saucepan, heat oil and saute 1/4 cup chopped onion, green pepper, and garlic until tender.
3) Add tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, and chili powder and bring to a boil.
4) Lower the heat and let it simmer 5 minutes. Add olives.
5) In a lightly greased casserole, sprinkle 1/2 cup corn chips and make a layer half of sour cream mixture and bean mixture.
6) Sprinkle 3/4 cup corn chips and spread layer with remaining sour cream mixture and bean mixture.
7) Now, bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

SERVING
8) Serve spicy Mexican bean casserole topped with cheese, hot.
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