Fiesta Casserole Recipe

Name: Fiesta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup low fat cottage cheese; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 14-½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste); fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 12 corn tortillas, cut into 3/8-inch strips; 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans; 3 medium tomatoes, seeded, sliced, and drained; 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese; 2 cups grated cheddar cheese; chopped pitted black olives; sliced green onion; light sour cream

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
14-½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
12 corn tortillas, cut into 3/8-inch strips
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
3 medium tomatoes, seeded, sliced, and drained
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
chopped pitted black olives
sliced green onion
light sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Warm the oil in a skillet overmedium heat; add in the onion; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender; set aside.
3
In a bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, chiles, cilantro, seasonings, and cooked onion.
4
In a 13x9 inch baking dish that has been lightly coated with cooking spray, add half of each of the following in layers: the tortillas, cottage cheese mixture, beans, tomatoes, and the combined Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
5
Repeat the layers.
6
Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until bubbly.
7
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
8
Serve with toppings.

2297

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

224

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 2 large eggs, beaten, 1 cup low fat cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Casserole falls under the General 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.

Fiesta Casserole

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