Cheesy Tortilla Bake Recipes

EASY, CHEESY TORTELLINI BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions; drain. Adjust oven rack to the highest position and turn oven on to Broil. Generously butter or grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• Bring marinara and Alfredo sauces along with spinach and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir cooked tortellini into sauce, then pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
• Broil for a minute or two until cheese has melted and turned golden brown.

CHEESY BAKED TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Spray parchment with oil spray. Line tortillas. Place 2-3 tbsp. of cheese in middle of each tortilla, sprinkle 1-2 generous pinch of seasoning or drizzle 1/2 tsp hot sauce (if using, or use both). and fold in half.
• Oil Spray top side of chips. Sprinkle some salt. Bake in pre-heated oven for 5 minutes one side, then take out baking sheet and flip tortilla with spatula. Gently press all tortillas with back of a wide spatula. Bake again for 5 minutes or until tops are light brown.
• Once baked, take out, let rest for 5 minute. Then, use pizza cutter to cut into chips-style wedges. Serve immediately with salsa. Enjoy!

TORTILLA BREAKFAST BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms, onions and bell peppers. Cook until slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach. Remove the veggie mix to a plate.
• Add the tortilla to the skillet, pressing it lightly to touch the bottom. Top the tortilla with two-thirds of the cheese and the reserved veggie mix. Crack the eggs over the top and cover with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle the yolks with salt and pepper.
• Bake until the cheese has melted and the whites of the eggs have set, 15 to 17 minutes for a runny yolk, 20 to 22 minutes for a firmer yolk.
• Transfer the tortilla to a cutting board or platter. Top with the green onions and hot sauce. Slice into wedges and serve.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the zucchini slices all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside. Stir together the beans, pico de gallo and oregano in a medium bowl.
• Arrange the following in layers in a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or 10-inch round microwave-safe dish: 4 of the tortilla halves, one-third of the bean mixture, one-third of the zucchini and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Repeat twice, while packing down the layers. Sprinkle with additional salt and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
• Microwave on high until the zucchini is fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from the microwave and loosely cover with foil to finish the cooking process, about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and cook until heated through and the cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.)
• Sprinkle with the cilantro, slice into 4 wedges and serve.

CHILI TORTILLA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in the tomato sauce, beans, corn, green chilies, onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and oregano; heat through., In an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the tortillas, beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

MY FIRST EASY CHEESY MEXICAN ROLL-UP

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions.
• Top each tortilla with rice, black beans, diced chicken breast, and shredded cheese. Add salsa, if desired. Fold tortilla in half or roll burrito style and heat in microwave for about 30 seconds for each individual burrito.

CHEESY VEGETABLE TORTILLA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Heat oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add ham, peppers and onions; cook 5 to 7 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in salsa. Beat eggs and sour cream with whisk until blended.
• Arrange 6 tortilla halves on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Spread half the vegetable mixture over tortillas; cover with half the egg mixture and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat all layers starting with tortillas. Top with remaining tortillas. Let stand 5 min.
• Bake 25 min. Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, chiles, broth, soups and onion; set aside. Layer half of the tortillas in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cutting to fit pan if desired. Top with half of the chicken mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with sour cream and green onions.

CHEESY TORN CORN TORTILLA CASSEROLE (MEATLESS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
• Tear 6 tortillas into bite-sized pieces and cover the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle half of the cheese on top and then evenly spoon green chilies on top of cheese. Tear rest of tortillas and put over chili-cheese layer. Sprinkle rest of cheese on top.
• Beat the eggs, salt and buttermilk in a bowl and pour over tortillas and cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

CHEESY TORTILLA LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini, onions and beans; mix well. Reserve 1/3 cup enchilada sauce; set aside. In another medium bowl, combine remaining enchilada sauce and sour cream dip; blend well.
• Spoon 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce mixture in bottom of sprayed baking dish. Arrange 8 tortilla pieces over sauce, overlapping as necessary. Spoon half of vegetable-bean mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the cheese. Spoon half of remaining sauce mixture over cheese. Repeat layers, reserving 2/3 cup cheese for top. Top with reserved 1/3 cup enchilada sauce. Cover with foil.
• Bake at 375°F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover; sprinkle with reserved 2/3 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro.