Is this really dinner? It is casual, messy finger food, but it has beans, grain, and cheese, it’s quite filling, and kids love it. We like Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican cheeses such asadero and queso quesadilla for this recipe.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°. Choose a baking dish about 9 × 13 inches, with 2 inch-high sides.
Step 2
Layer all of the ingredients in the baking dish in the order given above. If the refried beans are too stiff to easily spoon over the chips, thin them with a little water.
Step 3
Bake for about 15 minutes, until the beans in the center are steaming hot and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Variations
Step 4
Add corn kernels, shredded zucchini, chopped pimientos, or chopped cilantro to the assembly.
Serving & menu ideas
Step 5
Serve with Broccoli Slaw (page 208) or avocado slices. Top off this fun simple supper with a 5-Minute Milkshake (page 281).
