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Mexican Date Casserole
A flavorful Mexican-inspired casserole made with sweet dates and a hint of silky texture. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
⏱40 min🍽6 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 loaf, cubed Portuguese sweet breadpreferably day-old bread
- ●1 cup, chopped Pitted datesfresh or dried
- ●1 can Canned black beansdrained and rinsed
- ●1/2 cup, crumbled Fermented cheesesuch as queso fresco
- ●1/2 cup Silky sour creamoptional
- ●1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantrooptional
- ●1 tsp Ground cuminground
- ●1 tsp Smoked paprikasmoked
- ● Salt and pepperto taste
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add cumin and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute.
- 4
Add black beans and cook until heated through.
- 5
In a separate bowl, mix together bread, dates, and cheese.
- 6
In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, create a layer of bread mixture.
- 7
Top with bean mixture and repeat layers.
- 8
Drizzle with sour cream, if using.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 10
Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
- 11
Serve hot and enjoy!