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    You are here: Home » Recipes » Easy Black Bean Taco Bake

    Published: Oct 27, 2019 · Modified: Jul 6, 2020 by Trish · This post may contain affiliate links. See disclosures.

    Easy Black Bean Taco Bake

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    Crowd pleasing one dish casserole. Great for parties or just an easy weeknight meal.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 202kcal
    Mexican, Vegetarian
    Appetizer, Casserole, Main Course
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    Everyone needs a taco casserole in their life. This is my recipe. This vegetarian taco bake is always a crowd-pleaser. Serve with chips or soft taco shells.

    vegetarian taco bake served in soft taco shells with lettuce and lime

    If you are ever responsible for feeding more than just yourself (which is most of us, I suppose) this is one of those recipes you need in your life. It's easy and quick and you can assemble ahead of time. Feed a crowd. Feed the family for dinner. Let the family feed themselves for dinner. Leftovers are just as awesome.

    cheesy black bean taco casserole with tomatoes and avocado, a spoon in the foreground

    My mom used to make something similar when my brother and I were teenagers. She would make it on Friday nights, and it always meant Mom and Dad were going out for dinner so we were on our own.

    Seriously a genius move, Mom.

    So much better than pizza. And Mom had made dinner and cleaned up the kitchen before we even got home from school.

    So smart.

    Basically, this is a simple layered casserole with all the taco flavours:

    Seasoned black beans

    making vegetarian taco bake with seasoned black beans with red onions

    some cheese

    add seasoned cream cheese layer to black beans

    some veggies...

    add frozen corn and salsa layer to taco bake

    more cheese and veggies

    add cheese layer to black bean casserole

    make it pretty if you want.... and maybe some more cheese 🙂

    blackbean and cheese casserole before baking with olives

    That's it really. Thow the whole thing into the oven and bake until bubbly.

    Just a bunch of easy layers. And if you are careful, you can actually get a good quantity of vegetables in there too. I always top the baked casserole with a few more fresh veggies when I serve it.

    finish taco bake with fresh tomatoes and avocado

    It's football season around here, this is one of those recipes you want to have on hand when you have an unexpected crowd.

    Serve with soft taco shells and more taco toppings and everyone can help themselves.

    This easy taco bake also works great as a dip. Serve with crunchy tortilla chips for a make your own "super nacho" night.

    This recipe is gluten-free if served with gluten-free corn tortillas and chips.

    5 from 2 votes

    Easy Taco Bake

    Crowd pleasing one dish casserole. Great for parties or just an easy weeknight meal.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 202kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 15oz cans of black beans rinsed and drained, no salt added beans
    • 1 fat clove of garlic minced or crushed
    • 1 jalepeno finely diced
    • ½ red onion, chopped about 1 cup
    • 1 TBsp cilantro chopped
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning like Clubhouse, reduced sodium

    Layers:

    • 8 oz brick cream cheese, reduced fat
    • ¼ cup fat-free greek yogurt
    • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
    • 1 cup frozen corn
    • ¾ cup salsa
    • 2 cup shredded cheese (tex mex, cheddar, etc)
    • ½ cup diced red peppers
    • ½ cup black olives

    Toppings:

    • green onions
    • fresh diced tomatoes
    • avocado
    • lettuce

    Instructions

    • Combine black beans, garlic, jalepeno, red onion, cilantro, honey salt and 1 tablespoon of Taco seasoning in a large bowl. Mash some beans with a fork. Spread on the bottow of 9x12 casserole dish
    • In a small bowl mix together cream cheese, yogurt, 2 tablespoons of Taco seasoning. Dollop on top of black beans in the casserole dish. Sprinkle frozen corn and fresh salsa over top.
    • Cover casserole with 2 cups shredded cheese and sprinkle with red peppers and black olives
    • Bake @ 350 uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly round the edges.
    • Remove from oven. Add additional toppings, your choice - green onions, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro and avocado. Serve with lime wedges, chips or soft corn or flour tortillas.

    Notes

    Casserole can be assembled (excluding toppings) upto 1 day ahead, then baked.
    Calories: 202kcal (10%) Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) Protein: 10g (20%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) Cholesterol: 38mg (13%) Sodium: 838mg (36%) Potassium: 257mg (7%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 7g (8%) Vitamin A: 894IU (18%) Vitamin C: 17mg (21%) Calcium: 197mg (20%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    1. Allison says

      January 15, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Yum, this sounds so tasty. I can't wait to make it for our next football game day party!

      Reply
    2. Food Meanderings says

      January 19, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      After seeing this I realize yes, I too need a taco casserole in my life! And mostly because I am responsible for feeding more than myself. Thanks 🙂

      Reply
    3. Sabrina says

      January 19, 2020 at 11:21 pm

      Oooh this is seriously one of my new family-friendly favourites!my kids love taco night and I live that it’s a healthy meatless meal and that it is a great potluck dish. Thanks!!!

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