Black Bean and Cheese Bake

Adapted From: Recipe Tips


2 1/2 cups tortilla chips, lightly crushed
30 ounces black beans, drained
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
4 large 11 inch diameter flour tortillas, sliced into strips
24 ounces salsa (extra for garnish)
4 ounces green chiles, drained
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded


Directions
*Preheat oven to 325ºF.
*Lightly spray baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
*Crush tortilla chips and place in bottom of baking dish.
*Cut 11 inch diameter flour tortillas into 1/2 inch wide strips.
*Spread all the tortilla chips over the bottom of the dish.
*Layer in the following order: half of black beans (15 oz), 2 cups of cheddar cheese, half of the flour tortilla strips, and 3 cups of salsa.
*Next, layer in the following order: 2 cups of cheddar cheese, remaining flour tortilla strips, and remaining (15 oz) of black beans.
*Spread 2 cups of mozzarella cheese over top.
*Cover with foil that has been sprayed with cooking oil on the side facing the cheese (so it will not stick) and bake 50 minutes.
*Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.
*Serve with extra salsa if desired.