THE BEST DERNED SOUTHWESTERN CASSEROLE

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If you want to add a little spice to life-and to dinner-serve this hearty main dish. It's full of Tex-Mex goodness, and looks colorful on the plate.-Valerie Igal, Oak Hill, VA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 teaspoons each ground cumin, chili powder and paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 large tomatoes, sliced
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Crumble chorizo into a large skillet; add onion. Cook over medium heat until meat is fully cooked; drain. Add beans, tomato sauce, corn, chilies, salsa, cilantro and seasonings; heat through., Place six tortillas in the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3-1/2 cups meat mixture, the tomatoes and 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining tortillas, meat mixture and cheese., Cover and bake 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Bhola Timalsina
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This casserole is delicious and easy to make. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Navodi Sanvara
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


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I've made this casserole several times and it's always delicious. I love the combination of chicken, corn, and black beans.


Alpacalypse
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This is a great recipe. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Rekha Magar
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I love this casserole! It's so flavorful and cheesy. I always get compliments when I make it.


Anila Farooq
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so versatile and I can always find ingredients I have on hand.


Mariana R
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken or turkey.


Rehman Jutt
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


JustLittleOleMe
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This is a delicious and easy casserole. I love the combination of chicken, corn, and black beans.


Dustin Evie
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I made this casserole for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and cheesy.


mohammed sarwar
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time. I like to make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.


Maurcello Frazier
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was absolutely delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Ramzan Mallah
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Go Prem
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or a casual dinner party.


Daan Claassen
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.