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2. Layer the Fiesta Bake

Grab a deep baking dish or keep it right in your cast-iron skillet.

  • Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce across the bottom.
  • Lay down a layer of corn tortilla pieces to cover the sauce.
  • Spoon half of your savory black bean and pepper mixture over the tortillas.
  • Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded cheese.
  • Repeat the layers one more time, ending with a heavy blanket of cheese on top to completely seal the casserole.

3. Bake Until Bubbly and Golden

Pop the dish into the oven and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes. You want the edges to be deeply golden, the sauce bubbling up individual pathways, and the cheese entirely melted into a gorgeous, molten sheet. Remove safely and let cool for 5 minutes. 🧀⚡

4. Garnish for the Blog Finish

Let’s make this dish look absolutely spectacular for the table:

  • Place a generous dollop of cool sour cream right in the center, dusting it with a tiny pinch of red paprika.
  • Fan your fresh, creamy avocado slices right next to the cream.
  • Scatter fresh, bright cilantro leaves and a few rings of green jalapeños across the golden melted cheese.

5. Serve Hot!

Scoop a large, cheesy portion out of the dish, making sure you get all those beautiful, tender layers of corn tortillas, beans, and melted cheese. Dig in immediately while it’s warm and satisfying! 🍽️🎉🥳

Chef’s Recipe Notes:

  • The Hydration Connection: Minerals can only do their job if they have water to travel through! Pair this savory, mineral-dense dinner with a tall glass of water or a warm cup of herbal tea an hour before bed. Hydrating your muscle cells is half the battle against overnight cramps. 💧🚰
  • Boost the Magnesium: If you want to take the muscle-relaxing power of this dish even higher, stir a handful of fresh baby spinach into the bean and pepper mixture while it’s warm in the skillet until it wilts. Spinach is an incredible, low-calorie source of pure magnesium. 🥬💪
  • Perfect for Leftovers: This casserole tastes even better the next day as the tortillas absorb the zesty spices. Pack it for lunch to keep your electrolyte levels perfectly balanced throughout the next afternoon. 🍱💡

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