Spanish 7 Layer Casserole a Pantry Recipe

Whip up a comforting and budget-friendly meal with this Spanish 7 Layer Casserole, the ultimate pantry recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines fluffy white rice, savory black beans, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes with green chilies, all layered with gooey melted cheese and crunchy crushed tortilla chips. Infused with bold spices like cumin and chili powder, each bite delivers a hearty, flavorful experience. Best of all, this layered casserole takes just 15 minutes of prep time and cleverly uses canned goods and pantry staples, making it an easy, customizable option for feeding the whole family. Top it off with sour cream, green onions, or fresh cilantro for a delicious finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) canned corn, drained
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup tortilla chips (crushed)
• 1 to taste optional toppings (sour cream, sliced green onions, or fresh cilantro)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and broth (or water) and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 4

Layer the casserole in the greased baking dish as follows: Spread the cooked rice in an even layer at the bottom. Top with the seasoned black bean mixture to form the second layer.

Step 5

Sprinkle a third of the shredded cheese as the next layer, followed by a layer of crushed tortilla chips. Repeat this process (beans, cheese, tortilla chips) until you reach seven layers, finishing with cheese on the top.

Step 6

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes to set before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, sliced green onions, or fresh cilantro for an added burst of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2093.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2294.7

Total Fat 102.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 255.0mg	0%
Sodium 8436.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 258.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 107.4g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 1914.0mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 2403.8mg	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: 38.8%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 43.3%