Mexican Bake Recipe

A vibrant and easy-to-customize vegetarian Mexican casserole! This layered bake is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal. Enjoy the delicious combination of refried beans, rice, black beans, guacamole, salsa, and cheese, all baked to bubbly perfection and topped with crunchy tortilla chips. Easily adjust ingredient amounts to your liking!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 836.9 kcal
Protein 77g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Bake

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How to Make Mexican Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook 1 cup of rice according to package directions.
  3. In a medium (9x13 inch) baking pan, layer the ingredients as follows:
  4. - 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans, spread evenly
  5. - 1 cup cooked rice
  6. - 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  7. - 1 cup guacamole
  8. - 1 cup salsa
  9. - 1.5 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or a Mexican blend)
  10. Top with 1 cup crushed tortilla chips.
  11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let cool slightly before serving. Top with sour cream or your favorite toppings as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

79 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

69g

Carbs

32g