Quick Taco Grits Casserole

Recipe Submitted by tagsfan ..|.. Category: Casseroles

Vegetarian recipe using grits in a creative way.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. grits
  • 4 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 3 tbsp. dry taco seasoning mix
  • 1 16 oz. can refried beans
  • 1 8 oz. jar taco sauce, divided
  • 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 12 large tortilla chips, crushed
  • 1 - 2 c. sour cream
  • sliced black olives

Directions

Cook grits according to package directions in salted water. Stir in butter and taco seasoning.
In small bowl, combine refried beans and 1/3 c. taco sauce.
Spread half of bean mixture in bottom of 2 qt. casserole. Top with half the grits mixture, 1 c. cheese and chips. Repeat layers, excluding chips.
Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven and top with sour cream and olives. Sprinkle lightly with taco mix and bake again for 5 minutes.

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