Fold Over Tortilla Casserole Recipes

FOLD-OVER TORTILLA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, enchilada sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Pour half the meat sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Set aside. , Wrap the stack of tortillas in foil; warm at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Spread each warm tortilla with cream cheese and top with chiles. Fold tortillas in half. Arrange folded tortillas over meat sauce; pour remaining sauce over top. , Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. If desired, top with cilantro.

MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, onion and garlic, stir and cook for a minute or two to soften the onion. Add 2 teaspoons of the chili powder, 1 teaspoon of the paprika and 1 teaspoon of the cumin. Stir and cook the mixture for another minute or two to release the flavors of the spices. Remove the mixture to a bowl and set aside.
• In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the chicken along with the remaining 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute the chicken until it's deep golden brown and done in the middle, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir to make a sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook until it's reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the beans and set aside.
• To assemble the casserole, pour half a jar (about 1 cup) of salsa verde into the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish or disposable foil baking pan. Add a layer of half the tortillas on top of the salsa verde, overlapping the edges. Spoon the rice over the tortillas, spread the tomato mixture over the rice, then sprinkle the corn over the tomatoes. Next, add the chicken and bean mixture, then sprinkle on half the cheese and pour over half the enchilada sauce. Next, add the rest of the tortillas, then pour on the rest of the salsa verde and the rest of the enchilada sauce and sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
• If you're baking the casserole right away, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and bake, covered with foil, for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.
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TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Cook beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in hot water, salsa, milk, uncooked Pasta and Sauce Mix. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
• Cut tortillas in half. Spread 2 cups beef mixture in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches, or shallow 2-quart casserole; top with 6 tortilla halves and 3/4 cup cheese. Spread with 2 cups beef mixture; top with remaining tortilla halves. Top with remaining beef mixture and cheese.
• Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

TEX-MEX TORTILLA CASSEROLE FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease two 13 x 9-inch baking pans.
• In a large Dutch oven, cook the first 4 ingredients, stirring often until the ground beef is browned and cooked; drain fat.
• Add in fresh garlic, season with salt and pepper and stir for 2-3 minutes.
• Line the 2 baking dishes with 6 tortillas.
• Divide the beef mixture between the two dishes on top of the tortillas.
• Top the ground beef with 1 can of beans, then sprinkle with 2 cup cheese.
• Top with the remaining tortillas.
• Spread two jars salsa over each casserole (one on each one).
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Cover casseroles with foil.
• Bake for 45 minutes.
• Remove foil, bake 10-15 minutes more, or until cheese is golden.

FOLD-OVER ENCHILADA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, garlic, and hot peppers over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain well. Stir in tomatoes, enchilada sauce, taco seasoning, cumin salt and pepper. Salt and pepper can be adjusted to your taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. The longer you simmer, the better the sauce gets, water can be added if gets too thick. Pour half of the sauce into a greased 13-in. X 9-in. X 2 inches baking dish; set aside.
• Stack totillas and wrap in foil: warm at 350 oven for 15 minutes. I put my tortillas in wax paper and heat in the microwave for 1 minute to save time. Spread tortillas with cream cheese, chopped green chilies and minced onion, top it with a light layer of grated cheese, fold in half.
• Arrange folded tortillas over the meat sauce; pour remaining sauce on top. Cover and bake at 350 oven for 25 minutes or until hot. Uncover and sprinkle with grated cheese and sliced olives. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Take out and add sliced green onions.
• Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream and chopped cilantro.

TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut chicken breast into 1/2-inch cubes. Combine cornmeal, morita powder, and salt; sprinkle over chicken. Toss to coat, and place in a colander; shake off any excess cornmeal.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with olive-oil cooking spray over medium-high heat; add chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, mixture over the tortilla, and spread to coat evenly. Place a second tortilla on top, cover with half the canned tomato mixture, and top with a third tortilla. Cover with remaining chicken mixture and the last tortilla. Spread remaining canned tomato mixture over the top, and sprinkle with cheese.
• Place in oven; bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer from oven to cooling rack for about 15 minutes. Release springform; remove sides. Cut into six wedges using a serrated knife. Serve.