Ingredients

  • 2-3/4 cups bite-size tortilla chips
  • 1 cup unsalted corn kernels
  • 1 cup rinsed and drained black beans
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cups TACO BELL Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa
  • 1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garniash
  • diced tomatoes, for garnsih
  • finely diced jalapeno pepper, for garnish

Method

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
  • Very lightly spray four .25 quart mini Dutch ovens with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine corn kernels, black beans, jalapeno, diced tomatoes, and cilantro leaves.
  • Mix briefly to combine.
  • Layer the bottom of each mini Dutch oven with about 1/3 cup of lightly crushed tortilla chips.
  • Add 1/4 cup salsa over the tortilla chip layer, followed by the corn/black bean/tomato mixture.
  • Press down lightly on the solids.
  • Add another 1/4 cup salsa to each mini Dutch oven, layer with tortilla chips, and top with cheese.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and salsa bubbles slightly.
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, and jalapenos if desired.
  • Serve hot.