Tex Mex Tortilla Torte Recipes

TEX-MEX TORTILLA TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
• Place 1 tortilla on bottom of pie plate; spread evenly with 1/2 cup of the chili and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers twice, starting each layer with tortilla. Top with remaining tortilla.
• Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. To serve, cut into 4 wedges. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

TEX-MEX TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine Black Beans (1 can), Tomato (1 can), Frozen Corn (2 cup), Diced Green Chiles (1 can), Scallion (1 bunch), Chili Powder (1 teaspoon), Ground Cumin (1 teaspoon), Dried Oregano (1/2 teaspoon), and Salt (1/2 teaspoon).
• Lightly oil a 2-3 quart casserole dish. Line the bottom with half of the White Corn Tortilla (12), allowing them to overlap in the middle.
• Scoop on half the bean mixture. Sprinkle half the Cheddar Cheese (2 cup) on top. Add another layer of tortillas; the rest of the bean mixture. The rest of the cheese.
• Bake in the center of the oven for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling.
• Cut into squares and serve with your favorite Salsa (to taste) and Sour Cream (to taste) to spoon on top.

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.

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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TEX-MEX TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Make the egg base: Whisk eggs, half-and-half, and salt. Stir in cilantro and cheeses.
• In a large bowl, combine egg base with kale, tomatoes, corn, and tortilla chips. Toss to coat.
• Add veggie mixture to 2- to 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until egg sets and cheese melts. Uncover for last 5 minutes to brown top.

TEX-MEX DIP WITH SPOOKY TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Cut tortillas with a ghost- or pumpkin-shaped 3-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Spritz tortillas with cooking spray; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Bake at 350° for 5-8 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks. , Spread bean dip onto a 12-in. serving plate. In a small bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice, salt and pepper; spread over bean dip. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and taco seasoning; spread over avocado layer. Sprinkle with cheese, olives, onions and tomato. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

TEX-MEX TORTILLA POCKETS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 min. or until done. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salsa, corn, cilantro and cumin.
• Spread tortillas with beans. Spoon chicken mixture down centers of tortillas. Fold in opposite sides of each tortilla, then fold bottom over filling and once again to make rectangular packet. Brush top edge with egg; press onto packet to seal. Place, seam-sides down, on baking sheet; brush with remaining oil.
• Bake 20 min. or until golden brown.

OVERNIGHT TEX-MEX TORTILLA BRUNCH BAKE

Steps:

• Layer half each of the tortilla strips, sausage and cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; repeat layers.
• Whisk eggs, milk, chiles, garlic powder, cumin and pepper until blended; pour over ingredients in baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate overnight.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Spread tomatoes over casserole. Bake (uncovered) 45 to 50 min. or until center is set and edges are lightly browned.