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5-Ingredient Mexican Casserole Recipe
5-Ingredient Mexican Casserole creates small dinner pies made with salsa, tortillas, refried beans, cheese, and onions for incredibly simple preparation and satisfying results. This streamlined recipe proves that exceptional Mexican flavors don't require complicated ingredient lists or extensive preparation techniques. The minimal approach makes authentic cuisine accessible.
Small dinner pie made with salsa, tortillas, refried beans, cheese, and onions.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
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
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a saucepan, cook refried beans and onions (to soften them) on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
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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!
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Bake until the cheese is melted, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 651 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 74g | Carbs |
| 29g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 651 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 13g | 63% |
| Cholesterol 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium 1505mg | 65% |
| Total Carbohydrate 74g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 37% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 29g | 59% |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium 581mg | 45% |
| Iron 6mg | 31% |
| Potassium 697mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
