Spicy Black Bean Corn Casserole
1 C. salsa
1/2 C. chopped scallions
1/2 C. chopped cilantro
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
2 10-ounce cans enchilada sauce
2 C. shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
1 16-ounce box cornbread mix
2 eggs
Sour cream for garnish
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
To prepare for freezer: In a gallon zip-lock bag, combine 1 can green chiles, salsa, scallions, cilantro, beans, corn, and enchilada sauce. Squeeze out excess air and seal. Place sealed bag into another bag for safety. Place cheese in a separate bag and add to larger bag. Label, date, and store in freezer until ready to serve. When ready to serve: thaw prepared ingredients overnight in refrigerator. Pour the entire contents of the large bag into a slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours. Combine remaining can of chiles, eggs, and cornbread mix and mix well. Drop by spoonfuls into top of hot slow cooker, cover, and cook for 1 hour or until cornbread is done. Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and cook until cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream and fresh sliced cilantro.
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 540
Fat: 21g
Fiber: 8g