Latin American Mexican Main Dishes Casserole Black Bean Casserole 4.0 (4) 4 Reviews 1 Photo This black bean casserole is a spicy, savory, all-in-one vegetarian meal that comes together quickly. You can serve it in tacos, over rice, use as a spread over nachos, or simply on its own. The picante sauce adds a creamy texture to the beans and brings Tex-Mex flavor to the dish. By Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on July 3, 2024 Tested by Renu Dhar Tested by Renu Dhar Renu Dhar has over a decade of experience developing recipes, in more than 5 of which she has been fielding and answering the question, " what's for dinner?" and sharing her expertise and skills as a personal chef. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 1 (8-inch square) casserole Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings nonstick cooking spray 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped white onion 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons minced, seeded jalapeño 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 2/3 cup jarred medium picante sauce or chunky salsa (such as Pace) 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 (15 ounce) can sweet whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed 1 cup chopped, seeded tomato 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 2 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions lime wedges, cilantro leaves, sour cream, salsa, warm corn or flour tortillas, or tortilla chips, for serving Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in beans, picante sauce, water, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika. Mash beans using the back of a spoon or a potato masher until mixture is slightly thickened. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, undisturbed, until sauce thickens and bubbles appear all over the surface, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in corn. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with tomato, Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese. Cover with aluminum foil. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is hot and cheeses are melted, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions. Let cool slightly before serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve with lime wedges, cilantro, sour cream, salsa, warm tortillas, or tortilla chips, if desired. Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios From the Editor The nutritional data for this recipe does not includes the serving suggestions. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 365 Calories 13g Fat 48g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 365 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 26mg 9% Sodium 1141mg 50% Total Carbohydrate 48g 17% Dietary Fiber 13g 48% Total Sugars 8g Protein 19g 39% Vitamin C 50mg 55% Calcium 289mg 22% Iron 4mg 21% Potassium 880mg 19% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.