Mexican Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup beans fried; 1 cup refried beans; 8 tortillas; 1 jalapeno chile cut into strips; 1 sausage link; 3 ancho chile peppers with seeds and veins removed; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup milk; olive oil; cooking spray; 100 grams panela cheese may substitute mozzarella, shredded; 100 grams cheese melting, such as Oaxaca or mild cheddar, shredded

Servings: persons

1 cup beans fried
1 cup refried beans
8 tortillas
1 jalapeno chile cut into strips
1 sausage link
3 ancho chile peppers with seeds and veins removed
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup milk
olive oil
cooking spray
100 grams panela cheese may substitute mozzarella, shredded
100 grams cheese melting, such as Oaxaca or mild cheddar, shredded

1
Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius.
2
Soak the ancho chile peppers in the milk for 10-15 minutes, until softened. Blend with garlic and a little water in the blender until a paste is formed.
3
Add the paste to a skillet with a little olive oil until it thickens slightly.
4
Spritz the tortillas with cooking spray and heat on both sides in a hot skillet. Set aside.
5
Fry the sausage and crumble. Blot excess grease with a paper towel.
6
Coat the tortillas with the chile paste. Place a layer into the bottom of a greased baking pan. Layer with fried beans, sausage, jalapeno strips, panela cheese, and refried beans. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Sprinkle with the Oaxaca cheese.
7
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes, and serve.

357

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup beans fried, 1 cup refried beans, 8 tortillas, 1 jalapeno chile cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Mexican Bean Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Mexican Bean Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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