Pinto Bean Casserole
Crushed tortilla chips are layered in a greased baking dish, then topped with a mixture of pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning. It's sprinkled with cheddar cheese and baked at 350°F until heated through, then served with lettuce, sour cream, and salsa if you like. It's an easy, hearty, Tex-Mex-style casserole with very little prep.
Equipment
- 1 13×9-inch baking dish
- 1 large bowl
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 oz tortilla chips package
- 2 cans 15 ounces each pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can 15 ounces whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can 14½ ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream, and salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease the 13×9-inch baking dish.
- Layer the chips: Crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them into the greased baking dish.
- Mix the filling: In the large bowl, combine the beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning.
- Assemble: Pour the bean mixture over the chips, then sprinkle with the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 18 to 25 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve with shredded lettuce, sour cream, and salsa if desired.