Maman's Super Black Bean Casserole

Whip up a comforting, flavor-packed dinner with Maman's Super Black Bean Casserole, a hearty vegetarian dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers. This easy-to-make casserole layers tender black beans, sweet corn, and zesty diced tomatoes, all seasoned with smoky cumin, chili powder, and paprika for an irresistible Tex-Mex twist. Topped with crushed tortilla chips and gooey melted cheddar cheese, it bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite, this casserole is customizable with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Bursting with flavor, texture, and wholesome ingredients, this black bean casserole is comfort food at its best!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed) black beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
• 1.5 cups (fresh, frozen, or canned) corn kernels
• 1 14-ounce can (with juices) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups (crushed) tortilla chips
• 0.25 cup (chopped, optional garnish) cilantro
• 0.5 cup (optional for serving) sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the red bell pepper and cook for 3-4 more minutes until slightly tender.

Step 5

Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with juices), cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the bean mixture.

Step 8

Scatter the crushed tortilla chips evenly over the cheese layer.

Step 9

Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve with sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1953.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2742.4

Total Fat 163.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.4g
Cholesterol 299.6mg	0%
Sodium 6616.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.0g	0%
Total Sugars 49.3g
Protein 111.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2367.9mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 2191.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.3%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 33.2%