Enchilada Casserole
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce (28 oz can)
- 1 can pinto beans, low-sodium (15.5 ounce, drained and rinsed)
- 3 cups brown rice, cooked
- 1 can corn, low-sodium (drained, 15.2 ounce or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn)
- 12 corn tortillas, 6" across
- 10 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, reduced-fat (2 1/2 cups shredded)
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Drain and rinse the beans and corn (if using canned corn).
- Collect and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
- In a large bowl, mix enchilada sauce, beans, cooked rice, and corn.
- Place half of mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan or split it between two 9 inch square or round pans.
- Spread the corn tortillas evenly over the mixture. Place remaining mixture on top of tortillas.
- Top mixture with cheese, and cover with foil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove foil, and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.
Nutrition
| Calories | 370 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 19 mg |
| Sodium | 631 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 56 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Eating Smart, Being Active Colorado State University