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Butternut Squash Enchilada Casserole

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 tbsp jalapeno (diced)
  • 1 can corn (drained)
  • 1 can black beans (drained, and rinsed)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups light sour cream
  • 1 can red enchilada sauce
  • 12 oz mozzarella cheese 2%
  • 2 green onion (diced)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Cut the Butternut Squash in half lengthwise
  • Brush olive oil over the fleshy side of the squash, and place open side down on a lined baking sheet
  • Bake for 1 hour
  • Dice the onions, bell peppers, and jalapenos. Add to a mixing bowl
  • Drain the corn add to the veggies
  • Drain and rinse the black beans, And add to the veggies
  • Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the veggies
  • When the squash is done baking take out of the oven to cool
  • Add oil to a large sauteing pan. Add the veggie mixture and sautee for about 10 minutes
  • When the squash has cooled you can peel the skin off and dice the squash
  • Add the diced squash to the veggies, and fold into mixture
  • To assemble add the salsa to the bottom of a baking dish
  • Layer 4 corn tortillas, 1 cup veggie mixture, 1/4 cup enchilada sauce, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • Make three layers
  • Cover with tin foil and bake for 25 minutes
  • Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes
  • Garnish with green onion
Keyword Healthy