Southwest Style Salmon Casserole

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
8 flour tortillasMay use whole wheat tortillas
4 cups canned salmon, in water, drained
1 (15 oz.) can no added salt black beans drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce
1 small onion, finely choppedWash, peel and chop
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
8 oz. low fat cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup light sour cream 
1/2 cup salsa 
1 Avocado, peeled (optional)Wash, seed, peel and dice

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2Spray baking pan with cooking spray; Line pan with 4 flour tortillas
3Mix together the salmon, corn and beans or Salmon
4Spread 1/3 mixture over tortillas
5Sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese
6Layer with 4 tortillas.  Spread the remaining salmon mixture over the top. Add the remaining cheese.
7Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes until hot throughout
8Sprinkle with remaining cheese
9Return to top shelf under broiler for 1-2 minutes until cheese is just browned.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165° F for 15 seconds.
10Serve with sour cream, avocado and salsa as desired

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates