FIESTA BEAN CASSEROLE

Fiesta Bean Casserole image

Karen Tjelmeland of Ely, Iowa, writes, "I don't recall its origin, but I have had this recipe for many years." A Triscuit cracker crust makes it a unique meatless option.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green chilies, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
16 Triscuits or other crackers
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons beaten egg
Optional: sour cream and sliced ripe olives

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the beans, onion, green chilies and cumin. Place eight crackers in an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Top with half of the bean mixture; layer with remaining crackers and bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese., In a small bowl, combine the milk, mayonnaise and egg; pour over cheese. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with sour cream and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 1103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.