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Chili Cheese Casserole For A Crowd Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Chili Cheese Casserole For A Crowd
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  Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 c. minced onion
  • 1 c. minced green bell pepper
  • 1 c. minced red bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili pwdr
  • 1 Tbsp. dry oregano
  • 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tsp grnd cumin
  • 6 x garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 1/2 c. uncooked bulgur or possibly cracked wheat
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 16 ounce canned pinto beans liquid removed
  • 15 ounce canned black beans liquid removed
  • 14 1/2 ounce no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juice
  • 14 1/2 ounce canned vegetable broth
  • 2 x chipotle chiles in adobo sauce liquid removed and chopped avail in cans
  • 2 c. lowfat Monterey Jack cheese shredded (8oz divided use)
  • 2 c. baked tortilla chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add in onion and next 7 ingredients (onion through garlic); saute/fry 5 min. Add in water and next 7 ingredients (water through chiles); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 min, stirring occasionally.
  3. Spoon half of bean mix into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with 1 c. cheese. Top with remaining bean mix. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 40 min. Uncover; sprinkle with 1 c. cheese. Bake an additional 10 min. Press chips into casserole.
  4. Yield:12 servings (serving size: 1-1/2 c.).
  5. Notes: The ingredients in this deep-flavored dish are reminiscent of mole, the Mexican sauce made from onion, garlic, chiles, and chocolate. The chipotle chiles add in a smoky flavor, though they can be omitted or possibly used to taste.