Description
This Black Bean Casserole is a vibrant, hearty dish combining sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and salsa, topped with melted shredded cheese and crispy tortilla pieces. Perfectly seasoned with taco spices and lime, it offers a deliciously comforting and nutritious meal ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Beans
- 2.5 Cups diced Sweet Potato
- 1 Can Black Beans, drained
- 1 Can Shoepeg Corn, drained
- 1/2 Cup diced Purple Onion
Dairy and Dairy Alternatives
- 1 1/2 Cups shredded Cheese
Pantry Items
- 1 1/2 Cups Salsa
- 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 Lime, juiced
- 5 Street Taco Tortillas, cut into small squares
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the casserole.
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the sweet potatoes into small, bite-sized pieces suitable for even cooking and easy eating.
- Combine onion mixture: Dice the purple onion and place it in a large mixing bowl. Add the lime juice and taco seasoning to the onions and mix well to infuse the flavors.
- Add beans and corn: Drain the liquid from the black beans and shoepeg corn cans thoroughly, then add them to the bowl with the onion mixture, stirring to combine.
- Mix in sweet potatoes and salsa: Add the diced sweet potatoes and salsa to the bean and onion mixture, gently stirring to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated and mixed.
- Add tortilla squares: Dice the street taco tortillas into small squares and fold them into the mixture, which will add texture and crunch to the casserole.
- Prepare baking dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with a small amount of oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking, then spread the prepared mixture evenly in the dish.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the mixture in the baking dish for a melty, savory finish.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm as a satisfying main dish or side.
Notes
- You can use any shredded cheese of your choice such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend for varied flavor.
- To make the dish spicier, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the salsa mixture.
- Street taco tortillas can be substituted with regular corn or flour tortillas if preferred.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead; simply cover and refrigerate before baking.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Black Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mexican Casserole, Vegetarian Dinner, Baked Casserole
