Layered tortilla casserole with guacamole

By á-3686

This family friendly casserole with flavorful layers of refried beans, salsa, and soft tortillas can be quickly assembled ahead of time. If refried beans are unavailable, you can mash a can of drained and rinsed pinto beans.

Ingredients

• 1 (24 oz) jar tomato salsa
• 8 flour tortillas
• 2 (16 oz) cans refried beans
• 1 cup shredded soy Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 ripe Hass avacado
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the over 350 degrees F.

Spread a thin layer of salsa in a lightly oiled shallow baking dish.

Arrange 4 of the tortillas on top, overlapping as needed.

In a bowl, combine the refried beans with 1 cup of the salsa, stirring to blend well.

Spread the bean and salsa mixture over the tortillas and top with 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.

Arrange the remaining 4 tortillas over the cheese and top with a layer of salsa.

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.

Cover and bake until hot, about 30 minutes.

While the casserole is baking, halve and pit the avocado and spoon the flesh into a bowl.

Mash the avocade with lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with the casserole.