Delish Mexican Casserole Recipe

Name: Delish Mexican Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion (diced); 1 teaspoon cumin (coarsely grounded); 1 (5 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies (mild works best); 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 2 garlic cloves (grated or minced); 2 -3 tablespoons salsa; 4 slices pickled jalapeno peppers; 4 teaspoons oil (i prefer corn or vegetable); 1 ounce sazon goya with coriander and annatto; 10 soft tortillas (small size); 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese (2 packs if you love cheese)

Servings: persons

1 small onion (diced)
1 teaspoon cumin (coarsely grounded)
1 (5 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies (mild works best)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
2 garlic cloves (grated or minced)
2 -3 tablespoons salsa
4 slices pickled jalapeno peppers
4 teaspoons oil (i prefer corn or vegetable)
1 ounce sazon goya with coriander and annatto
10 soft tortillas (small size)
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese (2 packs if you love cheese)

1
Heat oil in a pan and saute onions for 2-3 minutes.
2
Add cumin and saute for another 2 minutes.
3
Drain SOME of the extra liquid from Rotel tomatoes and Black Beans.
4
Add salsa, Rotel, and garlic.
5
Let it all simmer for about 4 minutes.
6
Add jalapenos and Sazon spice. Simmer for another minute.
7
Then add beans and simmer for 4 more minutes.
8
Let it cool down for 1/2 hour.
9
Make sure you reserve some of that sauce/liquid.
10
In a casserole dish or aluminum pan spread some the liquid so that your tortillas do not stick or burn.
11
Next make a layer of tortillas (usually only 2 will fit side by side).
12
The next layer will be the bean mixture.
13
Then spread some of the cheese.
14
Continue layering tortillas, bean mix, cheese until your last layer is tortillas.
15
Then spread the remaining liquid from the bean mix so that your tortillas remain soft during baking and spread the remainder of the cheese on top.
16
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
17
Let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting. Enjoy.

277

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion (diced), 1 teaspoon cumin (coarsely grounded), 1 (5 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies (mild works best), 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, and more.

Yes, Delish Mexican Casserole falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Delish Mexican Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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