Last week, my mom and sister both drove to Orlando to visit! We had big plans for Tuesday- it was time to find my wedding dress!
When they both arrived on Monday, we spent some time catching up, and then I got busy on dinner. I decided to make a recipe that I knew is a crowd pleaser- my Healthy Enchilada Casserole!
Healthy Enchilada Casserole
Servings: 9
Ingredients:
6 whole wheat tortillas, cut into triangles
2 cups low-fat shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
1 can reduced-sodium black beans
1 can Vegetarian Refried Beans
1 can Mild Rotel Tomatoes
1 can Diced Tomatoes
1 can Low-Salt Corn
1 can Enchilada Sauce
1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded OR
4 cooked chicken breasts, finely chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a baking dish, spread 1/4 cup of the Enchilada Sauce in the bottom.
After cutting the tortillas into triangles, make a single layer of them on top of the sauce.
Using the back of a spoon, spread each slice with a small amount of refried beans, using 1/3 of the can. (It does not need to cover each piece completely)
Next, combine the black beans, corn, and both cans of tomatoes in a mixing bowl. Use a spoon to spread about 1/3 of the mixture on top of the tortillas and refried beans. Top with 1/3 of the shredded chicken, and then a 1/3 cup of shredded cheese. Pour 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce over everything, and then repeat these steps (starting with the tortillas) until you have 3 layers. Sprinkle an extra layer of cheese on top of the last layer.
Place in the oven to bake for 30 minutes. For the last 2 minutes, turn on the broiler. Remove from the oven, and cut into squares using a spatula. Serve with hot sauce, salsa, or fat-free sour cream!
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Later on, my party animal of a sister managed to convince me to go out with her and Corey’s brother, Drew, and his friends, to one of the bars down by UCF. I agreed, and left my responsible fiance at home in bed, since he had work the next morning.
My friend Daniel came with us, so I wasn’t the oldest person in the place. Wait…he’s younger than me, so…yes, I was.
We had fun, but Lauren was not a happy camper when I woke her up bright and early for a day of shopping! Muahahahaaa…
I don’t want to reveal too much about my dress, because I do plan to explain everything about it in full detail after the big reveal, also known as…our wedding!
Let’s just say that the day was a success. My bridal consultant said I was the fastest bride she’s ever had!
Here’s a little teaser to hold you over for the next 5 months:
