Z_make Ahead Black Bean Spinach Enchilada Casserole Recipe 475

Z_MAKE-AHEAD BLACK BEAN & SPINACH ENCHILADA CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook until it is wilted, then set it aside. Spread one-third of the salsa into a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish, and then lay down 6 corn tortillas. Top with another third of the salsa, spreading it evenly over the tortillas. Layer on the cooked spinach, followed by the black beans, and then sprinkle the chili powder evenly over top. Crumble the goat cheese on top of the beans, then top with the remaining tortillas, the last third of the salsa and the shredded cheese. If you are making the casserole in advance, stop at this point, cover tightly with foil and pop it into the fridge. When you are ready to bake, heat the oven to 400˚F and bake the casserole (covered with foil) for about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes or until the casserole is hot throughout and the cheese is bubbly and browning. If you like a very browned and bubbly top, you might need to turn the oven to broil for the last few minutes of cooking.

MAKE AHEAD CHEESE ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper; Set aside.
• Combine tomato sauce, water, green pepper, chili powder, oregano, cumin and garlic and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes; Pour into a 9-inch ungreased pie pan.
• Dip each tortilla into sauce to coat both sides.
• Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture onto each tortilla.
• Roll tortilla around filling.
• Arrange the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a 13 x 7 inch baking dish.
• Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
• Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 350°F for about 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.
• Garnish with sour cream and sliced black olives.
• **NOTE: After sprinkling with cheese, you may cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours then bake uncovered in 350°F oven for 35 minutes.

BLACK BEAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat over to 400.
• Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium high heat until no longer pink.
• Drain.
• Add taco seasoning& water-mix well.
• Cook about 4 minutes.
• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot.
• Add onion and garlic-cook until tender.
• Add beans, enchilada sauce and green chiles.
• Mix well.
• Bring to a boil-remove from heat& stir in sour cream.
• Spoon ground beef mixture down center of each tortilla.
• Roll up, seam side down in an ungreased 12 x 8 baking dish.
• Spoon bean& enchilada sauce mixture over filled tortillas.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake at 400 for 8 to 12 minutes.
• Spoon salsa down center of casserole.
• Sprinkle with green onions.