Best 7 Mexican Bean Corn Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with this collection of Mexican Bean and Corn Casserole recipes, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a voyage through a variety of recipes that showcase the vibrant spirit of Mexican cuisine. From the classic and comforting to the uniquely innovative, each recipe promises a satisfying and memorable dining experience. Discover the secrets of crafting the perfect casserole, layering flavors and textures to create a dish that is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Whether you prefer a traditional or a contemporary twist, this curated selection of recipes caters to every palate, ensuring an unforgettable culinary adventure.

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SKINNY MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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A cheesy comforting casserole that you can enjoy guilt-free, chockfull of veggies and whole wheat tortilla. You can't beat that!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (4.5-ounce) can Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas, chopped
1 (16-ounce) can Old El Paso™ fat free refried beans, warmed
1 (10-ounce) can Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups reduced fat shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in black beans, corn, chili powder and cumin until heated through, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in green chiles and cilantro; set aside. Place tortillas evenly on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread refried beans evenly over the tortillas, followed by the onion mixture and enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Place into oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

5-INGREDIENT MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Small dinner pie made with salsa, tortillas, refried beans, cheese, and onions.

Provided by Annie Ellis

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
¾ onion, diced
5 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup salsa
2 cups shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a saucepan, cook refried beans and onions (to soften them) on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Place one tortilla in the bottom of the greased pan. Spread about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture over it. Layer a few tablespoons of salsa over this. Then, place another tortilla over the salsa, and add more of the bean mixture. Follow the beans with a big handful of cheese, spreading evenly. repeat layers, spreading the ingredients evenly over the tortillas. On the top layer, make sure to use lots of salsa and cheese!
  • Bake until the cheese is melted, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.7 calories, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1505.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

MEXICAN BEAN & CORN CASSEROLE



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Delicious polenta recipe from Feeding the Whole Family. To make this recipe fun for kids, serve the bean-vegetable part in a bowl and cut some strips of polenta to use as dippers.

Provided by sammos

Categories     Beans

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup dried pinto bean, soaked
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon cumin seed
3 cups water
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 red bell peppers or 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped zucchini or 1 cup shredded green cabbage
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup organic tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
3 cups water
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or butter)
1 cup polenta
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Beans: Drain soaking water off the beans and place beans in a large pot with garlic, cumin and 3 c water. Bring to boil, then simmer over low heat, covered, for 50-60 minutes. Or pressure-cook in 2 c of water for 45 minutes.
  • Vegetables: Heat oil in large skillet. Add onion, salt and garlic; saute until soft.
  • Add pepper, zucchini, cumin and oregano and saute 5 more minutes.
  • Add cooked beans to the vegetables with tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water. Check taste and add salt if needed.
  • Polenta: In separate pot, bring 3 c water to a boil. Add salt an boil. Slowly add polenta, stirring continuously with a whisk. Lower heat and continue stirring in clockwise motion with a wooden spoon for 10-15 minutes or until mixture can hold the spoon upright on its own.
  • Preheat oven to 350. In a lightly oiled casserole dish, spread the bean & vegetable mixture across the bottom. Spread the polenta on top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, covered, for 25 minutes at 350. Remove coer and bake 5 minutes more at 400.

MEXICAN CORN CASSEROLE



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A combination of corn, tomatoes, and black beans in a cheesy creamy sauce makes a wonderful addition to any meal.

Provided by Lori

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Corn Casserole Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
½ cup butter
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (8 ounce) can diced italian-style tomatoes, drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn with red and green peppers, drained
1 (10 ounce) can white shoepeg corn, drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup diced jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place cream cheese and butter in a 8x8-inch casserole dish. Heat in microwave in 2-minute intervals until melted; stir until smooth.
  • Mix black beans, tomatoes, Mexican-style corn, and white corn into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes. Stir 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into casserole until incorporated; top with jalapeno peppers and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake until cheese topping is melted and bubbling, 3 to 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 632.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

MEXICAN CASSEROLE



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Born out of a need to rid the fridge of extras, this Mexican casserole recipe is flexible. Add more corn to make it sweeter, if you like. You can also spice it up as hot or mild as you want. -David Mills, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives and sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine beans and salsa. Cover and microwave 1-2 minutes or until spreadable., Place three tortillas in a greased round 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with half the beef, bean mixture, corn and cheese; repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

BLACK BEAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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"A cousin gave me this recipe- she know my family loves Southwestern fare," says Sue Briski of Appleton, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped green peppers
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup picante sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
TOPPINGS:
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the onions, peppers, tomatoes, picante sauce, garlic and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the beans. , Spread a third of the mixture in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four tortillas and 2/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers; top with remaining beans., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN BEAN CASSEROLE



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The tortilla chips on the bottom form a crispy crust, I sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the casserole before topping with the remaining shredded cheese, but that is only optional. Sour cream and chopped tomatoes are a must served with this casserole.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
2 -3 cups cooked chicken breasts, cubed (can use cooked cubed turkey also)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, washed and drained (can use garbonzo beans in place of black beans)
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, washed and drained
2 cups canned corn kernels, drained (or use one 15 ounce)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups salsa (I use spicy!)
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 green bell pepper, chopped
salt and pepper
3 -4 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded (or cheddar cheese)
1 -2 large firm tomatoes, chopped
2 cups sour cream (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips evenly on the bottom of the dish.
  • In a large bowl combine the cubed cooked chicken, beans, corn, tomato sauce, salsa, onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
  • Spoon HALF of the mixture over top of the tortilla chips in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with 2 cups (or more if desired) shredded cheese.
  • Cover with remaining half of the chicken/bean mixture, then top with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes.
  • Let stand for 5-6 minutes before serving.
  • Spoon onto plates and top with sour cream and chopped tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.6, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 123.2, Sodium 1146.2, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 7.6, Protein 44.5

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time.
  • If you don't have time to soak the beans, you can use canned beans, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Use a variety of beans for different flavors and textures. Some popular choices include black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans.
  • Add some diced vegetables to the casserole for extra nutrition and flavor. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, and corn.
  • Season the casserole to taste with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheese and bake until bubbly and golden brown.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

Mexican bean and corn casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover beans and corn, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like it spicy or mild, vegetarian or with meat, there is a Mexican bean and corn casserole recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mexican bean and corn casserole a try.

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