I often find myself craving dishes like my spinach black bean enchiladas, or my mashed potato enchiladas, but also feeling a bit lazy. I don’t exactly hate rolling enchiladas, but sometimes I need a break. On those occasions when I’m looking for an easy alternative to enchiladas, this casserole is my go-to meal (or sometimes it’s enchilada soup!). Also, I kind of just like enchilada casserole better than regular old enchiladas. I think there’s something about sinking my fork into a big old tortilla casserole made with layers of zesty fillings and sauce. I think this cozy casserole is about to become your new favorite (easy!) comfort food dinner. Tip: This entire recipe can be made gluten-free if you use a gluten-free enchilada sauce.
How It’s Made
The following is a detailed photo tutorial on how to make this dish. Scroll all the way down if you’d like to skip right to the recipe! Tip: Not into corn? Feel free to substitute another veggie of choice! If using something frozen, thaw it out and add it when you’d normally add the corn. Fresh veggies can be pre-steamed or added with the beans. The goal is to have them about half cooked by the time the filling is done. To assemble the casserole, start by ladling a bit of sauce in the bottom of your baking dish. Dip a third of your tortillas in enchilada sauce, then arrange them in the bottom of the dish. You might need to cut them to make them fit, and you’ll most definitely need to pile some on top of each other — this will help to give your casserole structure. Arrange half of the bean filling over the tortillas, then repeat with a second layer of tortillas, a second layer of filling, and finally top it off with a final layer of tortillas. Bake that casserole until it’s hot and bubbly! Tip: Feel free to include a sprinkle of shredded vegan cheese between some of the layers. (I don’t think it needs it though!) Make sure to let your vegan enchilada casserole sit for a few minutes before slicing it. It will continue to set during this time.
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