Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

This vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Casserole is a perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring layers of tortillas, creamy black bean filling, and melted gooey cheese. Like a quick and simple Tex-Mex lasagna!

Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

This vegetarian black bean enchilada casserole was inspired by one of my other favorite vegetarian recipes, black bean enchiladas. The reason I love it so much is that the filling is amazing. I could basically just sit down to a big bowl of the filling by itself and be a happy camper.

The filling is simple to make and really allows the comforting flavors to come through with black beans, sautéed onions, sour cream, cumin, and cilantro. Fresh, creamy, and delicious, and it comes together in minutes.

This black bean enchilada casserole features layers of this delicious filling between tortillas with melted cheesy goodness to create the ultimate vegetarian casserole. It's quick and easy for weeknights and a hit for the whole family.

Black Bean Enchilada Casserole Topping Ideas

Like tacos, the toppings on this black bean enchilada casserole can be the best part! Try some of these ideas:

• Fresh cilantro
• Red onions
• Diced avocado or guacamole
• Chopped tomato or pico de gallo
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Fresh or jarred jalapeno slices

Black Bean Enchilada Casserole Variations

I love this recipe, as is. But if you're looking to mix it up a little, you can try these ideas:

• Protein: You can add some extra protein by adding in some cooked ground or shredded beef, pork, chicken, chorizo, or turkey. Simply cook, drain, and mix it in at the same time as the beans.
• Cheese: You can use your favorite cheese for this recipe or what you have on hand. Chihuahua, mozzarella, a Jack blend, or a Mexican blend would all work well.
• Veggies: This is a great casserole to add extra veggies or leftover veggies from your fridge. Some suggestions are diced bell pepper, zucchini, mushroom, spinach, or diced tomatoes.
• Tortillas: any kind of tortillas will work here. Flour, corn, or even the siete ones. Make sure to toast up the Siete ones in a little skillet before using them. Layer the tortillas of your choosing to cover the whole casserole dish, like making a lasagna.

What to Serve with Black Bean Enchilada Casserole

This makes a pretty hearty, well-rounded meal on its own.

For some extra protein, you can serve it along with some simple chicken, like this cilantro lime chicken.

It also will go well with this cilantro lime rice, if you'd like to keep the full meal vegetarian, or a nice big fresh green salad.

Homemade salsa and creamy guacamole are also fan favorites to add to your meal.

More Black Bean Recipes You'll Love

• Black Bean and Rice Burritos - vegetarian rice and black bean burritos smothered in sauce and cheese.
• Black Bean Enchiladas - One of my favorites, and the recipe that inspired this casserole version. A creamy black bean filling with sauteed onions and freshly chopped cilantro, topped with sauce and gooey cheese.
• Creamy Black Bean Avocado Dip - a creamy, zesty dip with creamy avocado, rich black beans, zesty garlic, and fresh cilantro.
• Refried Black Beans - a simple refried beans recipe made with black beans and just a few other simple ingredients.
• 3 Bean Enchiladas - a meatless meal that the whole family will love, made with 3 types of beans and topped with sauce and gooey cheese.

Black Bean Enchilada Casserole Video

UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in August 2018. It was updated with new pictures, video, and tips, and republished in March 2023.