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Enchilada Casserole

It’s the best of both worlds: the deliciousness of enchiladas with the ease of a casserole! This recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

  • 30 minutes
  • 8 Servings
  • $9.00 or more

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups green enchilada sauce
  • 1 can pinto beans, low-sodium
  • 3 cups brown rice, cooked
  • 1 can corn, low-sodium
  • 12 corn tortillas, 6" across
  • 10 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, reduced-fat

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Preheat oven to 350 °F.

3

Drain and rinse the beans and corn (if using canned corn).

4

Collect and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.

5

In a large bowl, mix enchilada sauce, beans, cooked rice, and corn.

6

Place half of mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan or split it between two 9 inch square or round pans.

7

Spread the corn tortillas evenly over the mixture. Place remaining mixture on top of tortillas.

8

Top mixture with cheese, and cover with foil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

9

Remove foil, and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

10

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

11

Cook rice according to package directions.

12

If you made two pans, you can freeze one of them before baking. Double-wrap in foil and it will keep for up to 1 month in the freezer.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories370
Total Fat9 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
Cholesterol19 mg
Carbohydrates56 g
Dietary Fiber9 g
Total Sugars7 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein18 g
Minerals
Calcium340 mg
Potassium608 mg
Sodium631 mg
Copper322 mcg
Iron3 mg
Magnesium111 mg
Phosphorus440 mg
Selenium17 mcg
Zinc3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A92 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.5 mg
Vitamin B120.3 mg
Vitamin C18 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K12 mcg
Folate47 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.2 mg
Riboflavin0.3 mg
Niacin4 mg
Choline47 mg

Source:

  • Eating Smart, Being Active
  • Colorado State University