Bean And Cheese Stack Recipes

BEAN AND CHEESE QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Divide each ingredient into four portions Spread 1/4 beans over tortilla, add 1/4 cheese, top with second tortilla, In large skillet, heat together 1tbs oil and 1 tbs butter over med heat.
• place assembled quesadilla into pan.
• Cook till bottom is browned then turn over and brown other side.
• Place on large plate and cool 1-2 min.
• cut into eight wedges with scissors.
• repeat three more times.
• Serve immediately.

EASY KIDNEY BEAN AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Heat a large skillet with oil over medium heat.
• Add in onion, garlic and green bell pepper (if using) saute until the onions are just golden.
• Add in the chili powder, salt and pepper; cook stirring for 1 minute.
• Add in the red kidney beans and drained chopped tomatoes; cook, stirring for 20 minutes, seasoning with more chili powder, salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread half of the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
• Sprinkle with about 1-1/2 cups cheese.
• Top with remaining bean mixture.
• Then top with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese (or to taste).
• Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is browned.
• Serve hot.

HAYSTACKS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the kidney beans, salt, chili powder and pepper. Cook over medium heat until heated through.
• To assemble the haystacks put a hand full of corn chips on a plate, follow with a spoonful of heated bean mixture, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, onions, olives, carrot, and cheddar cheese. Top with salsa and sour cream.

MEXICAN STACK (BUILD YOUR OWN)

Steps:

• 1. This is a buffet style option for casual entertaining.
• 2. Lay items out so guests can build their own "Mexican stack". Start with tostadas or chips, meat, beans, rice, vegetables, sour cream and cheese.

CHEESY BEANS ON TOAST

Steps:

• Put the beans in a saucepan and warm over medium heat until beginning to bubble.
• Meanwhile toast the bread.
• Once toasted, butter the bread and place slices side by side on a plate.
• Pour the heated beans over the bread.
• Scatter the grated cheese over the top and serve!
• Some people add worcestershire sauce or hot sauce over the top at this stage. Personally I like it just as it is!

CHEESE ENCHILADA STACK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Spray square 8x8 baking pan with pam (the garlic one is good).
• Line pan with layer of corn tortillas.
• Top with 1/3 sauce, cheese, chilis, and onions.
• Top with second layer of tortillas.
• Top with second layer of 1/3 sauce, cheese, chilis, and onions.
• Top with final layer of tortillas.
• End with final layer of 1/3 sauce, cheese, chilis, and onions.
• Bake until bubbly (approximately 10-15 min.).
• You can use green sauce and 2 cups cubed chicken.
• Or black beans.
• Or ground beef seasoned with taco mix.

BEAN AND CHEESE STACK

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Using bottom of pan as a guide, trim tortillas to fit inside pan.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in corn, black beans and kidney beans. Cook 2 minutes longer. Add taco sauce; stir until vegetables are coated. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Place 1 tortilla in bottom of springform pan; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the cheese. Top with one-third of the bean mixture; sprinkle with another 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with fourth tortilla and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onions. Carefully remove side of pan. Cut stack into wedges. Serve with guacamole and sour cream.