BBC (the casserole, not the British Broadcasting Corporation)

aka, Black Bean Casserole

• 2-3 cans black beans (drained) or equal amount of dried black beans (already softened)
• 1 small package sour cream (lite / non-fat are fine)
• 1 cup (or so) shredded cheese:
  • mozarella to be healthy
  • monterey jack to be uber-tasty
• more of that same cheese (for sprinkling)
• chopped onion (to taste)
• corn tortillas, cut intro strips (not yet crispy-fied)
• green taco sauce (several dollops / to taste)
• green tabasco sauce (to taste--usually 2+ dashes)
• cilantro (optional)

Mix beans, sour cream, cheese, taco sauce, onions, tabasco, and cilantro in a bowl. Layer in a casserole dish multiple times: corn tortilla strips, bean mixture, shredded cheese (usually about three times). Bake in a 350-degree oven for about ten minutes, or until cheese is melted on top.

Improvisation #1

Use crispy corn tortilla chips, instead of the tortilla strips.

Improv #2 (aka, the Lazy Gal's Method)

Don't layer the casserole at all; simply mix tortilla strips in with the rest and then top with shredded cheese.

Improv #3

Substitute plain yogurt for the sour cream.

Improv #4

...well, you get the idea. I generally tend to tweak this recipe each time I make it.

• created by Starr Hoffman, in a fit of creativity and black-bean-loving-ness

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