Tortilla Black Bean Casserole

[Sandy1970]

2 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes--undrained
3/4 c. picante sauce
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 cloves minced garlic
2 (15 oz.) cans black beans--rinsed & drained
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas--divided
2 c. shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese--divided
2 c. medium tomatoes--chopped (opt.)
2 c. shredded lettuce (opt.)
1/2 c. light sour cream or pain low-fat yogurt (opt.)
Preheat oven to 350.
Combine onion, green pepper, tomatoes, picante sauce, cumin & garlic in a lg. skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 min. Stir in beans.
Spread one-third of the bean mixture over the bottom of a 3-qt. rectangular baking dish. Top w/ 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary, and 1 c. cheese. Add another third of the bean mixture; top w/ remaining 6 tortillas & bean mixture. Cover & bake 30-35 min., or 'til heated through. Sprinkle w/ remaining cheese. Let stand 10 min. Top w/ chopped tomato, lettuce & sour cream if desired.
Serves 8
*It really is very good. It sounds gross but it's definately a keeper in my family. My husband loves it. It's filling.
I got the recipe from the Kansas City MO. newspaper.

[graceygrammy]

Sounds good, I'm gonna try it this week. Thanks

[Sandy1970]

You'll have to let me know how you like the recipe when you try it.
I hope you won't be disappointed.

[Sshortcakes]

Im looking for a recipe.. hope someone can help... I know its made with cream puff pastry.. I think there are 3 layers.. maybe only too.. comes out sort of like a struedel.. you dont put a filling it makes its own.. anyone iknow what Im talking about?