Tex-Mex Tortilla Casserole

Name: Tex-Mex Tortilla Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 14-ounce can stewed or diced tomatoes; 1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies; 2 cups frozen corn kernels, defrosted (10-ounce bag); I bunch scallions, chopped (set aside a handful to sprinkle on top); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 12 corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Cheddar cheese; Toppings: Salsa, Sour cream or yogurt, scallions

March 10, 2013 by Lisa 22 Comments

Sometimes you want to pull a great meal together fast. This Tex-Mex tortilla casserole is my go-to quick, easy, one-pot dinner recipe. It’s vegetarian, gluten-free, totally delicious, and you probably have most, if not all, of the ingredients in house. Everyone needs a recipe like this in the repertoire.

$Sometimes you want to pull a great meal together fast. This Tex-Mex tortilla casserole is my go-to quick, easy, one-pot dinner recipe. It's vegetarian, gluten-free, totally delicious, and you probably have most, if not all, of the ingredients in house. Everyone needs a recipe like this in the repertoire.$

Cooking has been an enjoyable creative outlet for as long as I can remember. Elaborate recipes with lots of ingredients are generally a fun adventure for me, with the promise of something great at the end. I hadn’t ever thought about the concept of quick and easy meals before I had kids. In fact, when my first son was born, I had every intention of making elaborate gourmet dinners every night. I can laugh now, looking back at myself singing and dancing around the kitchen with the baby strapped to my back, while trying to chop and sauté – Raffi songs blasting on the stereo. It was stressful and exhausting, and sometimes I would end up with an unhappy baby and a half-cooked dinner.

This Tex-Mex tortilla casserole was my first ever “quick, easy one-pot wonder” recipe. It was given to me 21 years ago by my neighbor Nava Atlas, who is a vegetarian cookbook author. I’ve made just a few tweaks, adding a bit more scallions and some additional spices. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that can be on the table in half an hour, start to finish. Move over Rachel Ray!

HERE’S HOW TO MAKE THIS TEX-MEX TORTILLA CASSEROLE:

In a large bowl combine black beans, corn, tomatoes, green chilies, scallions and spices.

Line a casserole dish with corn tortillas, allowing them to overlap in the middle.

Scoop on half the bean mixture. Sprinkle half the cheese on top. Add another layer of tortillas; the rest of the bean mixture. The rest of the cheese.

Bake until the cheese is bubbling. Cut into squares and serve with your favorite salsa and sour cream or yogurt to spoon on top.

I’ve learned over the years that taking the easy way out doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a good tasty meal.

Here the recipe for Tex-Mex Tortilla Casserole. If you try this recipe I hope you’ll come back to leave a comment. I’d love to know what you think!