Enchilada Casserole - Vegetarian (or Vegan)

Makes (homes):

9 x 13 x 2" pan
24 portions (for ages 1-2) OR
16 portions (for ages 3-5) OR
12 portions (for ages 6+)

Makes (centers):

12 x 20 x 2.5" pan
54 portions (for ages 1-2) OR
36 portions (for ages 3-5) OR
27 portions (for ages 6+)

Ingredients (homes):

2 (10 oz.) cans mild enchilada sauce
12 tortillas, at least 28 g each
1 lb. 8 oz. shredded natural cheese, Mexican blend
*For vegan version only: credit beans instead of cheese and, if desired, use non-creditable plant based cheese
*Vegan only: 6 cups refried beans

Ingredients (centers):

2 (28 oz) cans mild enchilada sauce
28 tortillas, at least 28 g each
3 pounds 6 ounces shredded natural cheese, Mexican blend
*For vegan version only: credit beans instead of cheese and, if desired, use non-creditable plant based cheese
*Vegan only: 1 (115 oz.) can + 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans (about 3 quarts + 1 1/2 cups)

Directions:

Spread half of the sauce in the bottom of the pan(s).
Layer half of the tortillas on top.
Add cheese. (*Vegan version: add beans and, if desired, non-creditable plant-based cheese.)
Pour remaining sauce on top.
Bake at 375°F for 25 min.
For ages 1-2, cut each 9x13" pan into 24 portions (4 x 6) and cut each 12 x 20" pan into 56 portions (7 x 8).
For ages 3-5, cut each 9x13" pan into 16 portions (4 x 4) cut each 12 x 20" pan into 36 portions (6 x 6) for the large recipe.
For ages 6+, cut each 9x13" pan into 12 portions (4 x 3) cut each 12 x 20" pan into 27 portions (3 x 9) for the large recipe.

Serve:

1 portion for ages 1-2 counts as 1 oz. eq. meat alternate + 1/2 oz. eq. grain.
1 portion for ages 3-5 counts as 1.5 oz. eq. meat alternate + 3/4 oz. eq. grain.
1 portion for ages 6+ counts as 2 oz. eq. meat alternate + 1 oz. eq. grain.

Rating: 5.0 (1 ratings)

Meal:

Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner
Snack

CACFP Credit:

Grain
Meat & Meat Alternate

Record on your menu as:

Cheddar Cheese OR (Meat and Meat Alternate Food List # 80)
Refried Beans (Vegan version) (Meat and Meat Alternate Food List # 77)
Flour Tortillas (Bread and Bread Alternate Food List # 102)

Source:

DCR 2025 Calendar, September and Adrienne, DCR Dietitian