Our Christmas menu, here in Texas, is Tex - Mex. It always consists of Tamales, Tex - Mex Side Dishes, Salads and Desserts.
Here's my newest Side Dish.
An option for Hominy |
An option for Hominy |
An option for Queso Quesadilla Cheese. |
An option for Queso Quesadilla Cheese |
Here's what you'll need:
A Crock Pot that will accommodate a (9" in diameter) Tortilla.
Foil, this will be folded to create a cradle in the Crock Pot to help remove the Casserole.
2 - 15 oz. cans of Hominy, drained
1 - 15 oz. can of Black Beans, rinsed and drained.
1 - 14 oz. can of Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
1 C of Chunky Pace Piquante Sauce
1 - 6 oz. can of Tomato Paste
1/2 tsp Cumin
3 - 9" Flour Tortillas
2 C Shredded Queso Quesadilla Cheese, divided.
1/4 C sliced Black Olives
Foil Handles:
3 - 18" Long Strips of double folded Heavy Duty Foil. Make them wide enough to completely line the Crock Pot.
Place them in the Crock Pot in a Criss Cross Spoke Position to help lift the Casserole out of the Pot when it's done.
In a Large Mixing Bowl:
Hominy
Beans
Tomatoes
Piquante Sauce
Tomato Paste
Cumin
Mix to Combine Well.
In the Crock Pot:
1 Tortilla, pressed and tucked into the Bottom.
Add:
1/3 of the Hominy Mixture.
1/3 of the Cheese
Repeat layers with remaining Tortillas, Mixture and Cheese
Reserve the last 1/3 of the Cheese to be used later.
Cover and Cook on Low for 6 hours.
Turn off the Pot.
Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/3 Cheese.
Top evenly with Olives.
Cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
Use the Foil Strips to help lift the Casserole out of the Pot and transfer to a Serving Bowl.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!