CHEESY MEXICAN BUCKWHEAT CASSEROLE

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For those of you looking for a twist on your Mexican dishes and one that's healthier, give this a try. Buckwheat is a good source of vitamin b, zinc, and iron.

Provided by Chef Mean Green

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups cooked cream of buckwheat
1 1/2 cups of chopped onions
1/8 cup butter
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded mexican cheese
8 ounces green chilies, chopped
16 ounces refried beans
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb shredded chicken, cooked and seasoned
2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 garlic cloves
1 cup of chopped green pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare cream of buckwheat using either milk, water, or broth.
  • Sauté onion, green pepper, garlic, butter and ground beef (or chicken) in pan along with a taco seasoning.
  • Combine buckwheat, sour cream, cottage cheese, refried beans, hot sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • In at least a 3 quart casserole dish, layer buckwheat mixture, meat and vegetable mixture, shredded cheese, and green chillies then repeat layers.
  • Bake uncovered at 375° for approximately 60 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.1, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 102, Sodium 1064.2, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5, Protein 26.1

shehzad Shekh
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


mosaddek hossen
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and beans.


Luciano Kleinbooi
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Heather Stafford
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I'm not a fan of Mexican food, but this casserole was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Sunita Chalaune
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This casserole is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


XPERT GAMER
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I made this casserole with ground turkey instead of beef and it was just as good.


Tatianna Melendez
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I had some trouble finding buckwheat, but it was worth the effort. This casserole is now one of my favorites.


Ifeanyichukwu Ezaka
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This casserole was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


MWESIGE BENARD
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I'm not a huge fan of buckwheat, but this casserole was delicious! The cheese and spices really balanced out the buckwheat flavor.


Kivanc Batur
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Shaheen Bibi
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Le Halua
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This cheesy Mexican buckwheat casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the buckwheat gave it a nice nutty flavor.