Black Bean and Rice Casserole - a quick and easy Mexican side dish! Can make ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake. Black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, tomato sauce, salsa, rice, sour cream and cheddar cheese. Makes a ton!!! Can serve as a side dish or meatless main dish. Also great served with chips for a dip. We LOVE this easy side dish recipe!
Preheat oven to 350º F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to prepared pan.
Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Notes:
Can make in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later.To bake after freezing, thaw completely and bake as directed above.Our favorite store-bought salsas are Mateo’s, Kylito’s, Pace Picante Sauce, and Pace Restaurant Style Salsa.