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Mexican casserole

A delicious baked Mexican casserole with layers of cheese, peppers, corn, and tortillas, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups red bell peppers
  • 2 cups green bell peppers
  • 1 piece jalapeño or 2 chipotle peppers
  • 0.5 cup red onion
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese
  • 20 pieces corn tortillas
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • cilantro, guacamole, or sour cream for topping

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Dice the peppers and mince the onions. Heat a large nonstick skillet with a little oil over high heat. Add the onion and peppers, sprinkle with chili and cumin, and stir until nicely browned. Remove and set aside. Repeat with the corn until browned. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cut the tortillas into strips. Mix refried beans with a little water to make spreading easier.
  3. Spread some enchilada sauce at the bottom of the dish. Layer half of the tortilla strips, all the beans, half of the roasted veggies, half of the sauce, and half of the cheese. Repeat layers and top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve topped with cilantro, guacamole, or sour cream.

Notes

This casserole is perfect for leftovers and can be customized with your favorite toppings or added meat.