Corn Black Bean Casserole Recipes

CORN & BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine corn, bell peppers, onions, cilantro, & beans. Mix well.
• Whisk together remaining ingredients: toss with bean mixture.
• Cover & chill at least 1/2 hour.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 8 SERVINGS LACTO Nothing could be easier to make than this tasty, Mexican-inspired casserole. Along with a salad and some fruit, it makes a delicious entree to serve to guests. (Adapted from Lean and Luscious Favorites by Bobbie Hinman and Millie Snyder (Prima Publishing, 1997].) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking dish. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except cornmeal and cheese. Stir 1/2 cup cornmeal into mixture. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup cornmeal with cheese and sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Serve warm. PER SERVING: 178 CAL.; 7G PROT.; 3G TOTAL FAT (1G SAT. FAT); 34G CARB.; 2MG CHOL.; 343MG SOD.; 6G FIBER. Recipe by: Vegetarian Times Magazine, February 1998, page 49

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Let stand at least 15 minutes for corn to fully defrost and flavors to combine, then toss and serve. The corn will also place a quick-chill on this easy side-salad as it defrosts -- no need to refrigerate!

CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MEXICAN CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place cream cheese and butter in a 8x8-inch casserole dish. Heat in microwave in 2-minute intervals until melted; stir until smooth.
• Mix black beans, tomatoes, Mexican-style corn, and white corn into the cream cheese mixture.
• Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes. Stir 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into casserole until incorporated; top with jalapeno peppers and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Bake until cheese topping is melted and bubbling, 3 to 5 more minutes.

BLACK BEAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the onions, peppers, tomatoes, picante sauce, garlic and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the beans. , Spread a third of the mixture in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four tortillas and 2/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers; top with remaining beans., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with toppings.

CHICKEN-BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In 2-quart casserole dish combine corn, beans, salsa, cumin, and coriander. Stir in Grilled & Ready® Fajita Chicken Strips and 1 cup of the cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE (NO MEAT)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Put the EVOO in a sauté pan. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté another 2 minutes.
• 3. Add the spices, and sauté with the veggies for 1 minute before adding the black beans, corn, and the 2 cans of Rotel. Do not drain the Rotel, since you need the liquid.
• 4. Cook the filling together for about 15 minutes. Taste the filling for seasoning, and adjust if you like.
• 5. ASSEMBLY: spray your baking dish with non stick spray. Spoon a thin layer of the enchilada sauce to coat the bottom of the dish. I use El Pato red sauce, but use your favorite kind.
• 6. Add one layer of corn tortillas (use 4). Cut them to fit if needed.
• 7. Add another thin layer of enchilada sauce to the tortillas. Then add about half of the bean filling.
• 8. Sprinkle one cup of cheese on top of the filling. Top with another layer of tortillas (4 tortillas).
• 9. Top with enchilada sauce, another layer of beans, and another cup of cheese.
• 10. Top with final 4 tortillas. Pour over the remaining sauce over the bake.
• 11. Spray a piece of foil so it won't stick to the pan, and cover the dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
• 12. Remove from the oven and take off the foil. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese and bake for another 15 minutes.
• 13. Let it sit out of the oven for about 5 minutes before serving.
• Toppings: sour cream, guacamole, shredded lettuce, or Pico de Gallo (or be naughty and top with all).

CORN BREAD-TOPPED BLACK BEAN CHILI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in black beans, mixed vegetables and salsa. Heat to boiling; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In ungreased 2-quart casserole or 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, spread beef mixture. Make muffin mix as directed on pouch, using 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons butter and the egg. Drop batter by 8 spoonfuls onto chili mixture.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is golden brown.