TORTILLA, BEAN AND CHEESE CASSEROLE ("ENFRIJOLADAS")

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Tortilla, Bean and Cheese Casserole (

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cooked pinto beans, (Frijoles De La Olla, recipe follows) drained
3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 plum tomato, roughly chopped
1 medium serrano chile, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Manchego, Swiss or Monterrey Jack cheese
Mexican crema or regular sour cream, for drizzling
2 thin slices red onion, separated into rings

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the drained beans and chicken broth in a large bowl.
  • In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomato, chile, and garlic. Saute until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Rub the oregano, between palms of your hands and sprinkle over the beans. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Add the beans and broth to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool the beans for about 5 minutes before putting them in the blender. Carefully, pour the mixture into a blender and puree. Return the pureed mixture to the pan and gently reheat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
  • Using tongs, pass the tortillas 1 by 1 through the refried bean sauce until they are somewhat softened and coated on both sides with the sauce. Set aside on a plate. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Fold in half and arrange them, overlapping, in a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Top with an additional 1 to 1 1/2 cups of the bean sauce, just enough to cover the beans but allow the edges of the folded tortillas to show. Bake until cheese is melted about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • To serve, drizzle with Mexican sour cream lengthwise in a 2-inch thick strip down the center of the dish. Top with 8 overlapping red onion rings.

shankar bahadur sapkota
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with a side of sour cream and salsa.


Mohib Amin
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover tortillas and beans. I will definitely be making this again.


Johannes Phanyane
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The tortillas are soft and chewy, the beans are creamy, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Peter Baraza
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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 tortillas and beans. I also like to add some chopped green peppers and onions to the casserole.


Eddie Frett
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with a side of sour cream and salsa.


Wesley Otim
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover tortillas and beans. I will definitely be making this again.


Noor_e_ Ramzan786
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The tortillas are soft and chewy, the beans are creamy, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmad Ghairat
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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 tortillas and beans. I also like to add some chopped green peppers and onions to the casserole.


Akibul Hasan
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with a side of sour cream and salsa.


Nathnael Tewodros
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover tortillas and beans. I will definitely be making this again.


Cletus Syracuse
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The tortillas are soft and chewy, the beans are creamy, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Mugalu Jacqueline
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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 tortillas and beans. I also like to add some chopped green peppers and onions to the casserole.


Lillian Wae
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with a side of sour cream and salsa.


Mustapha Oluwanifemi
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover tortillas and beans. I will definitely be making this again.


Victorino Chavez
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The tortillas are soft and chewy, the beans are creamy, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


SHAKIB GAMING
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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 tortillas and beans. I also like to add some chopped green peppers and onions to the casserole.


Theresia2006
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve it with a side of sour cream and salsa.


Muhammad Usman Safi
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked that it was a one-pot dish, so it was easy to clean up.


Franciscojavier RochaRamos
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The tortillas were soft and chewy, the beans were creamy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making