Best 6 Cheese Tortilla Stack Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of cheese tortilla stack recipes, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic simplicity of the basic cheese tortilla stack to the tantalizing flavors of the Mexican-inspired stack, each recipe offers a unique taste experience. Discover the decadent pleasure of a cheesy spinach and mushroom stack or the zesty kick of the salsa verde stack. For those with dietary restrictions, the gluten-free and vegan stacks provide equally delectable options. Prepare to be amazed by the versatility of the cheese tortilla stack, a dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Let your creativity soar as you explore our carefully curated selection of recipes, designed to delight your palate and leave you craving more.

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CHUCK WAGON TORTILLA STACK



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Piling on loads of hearty flavor at mealtime is easy when I roll out this skillet specialty. I layer the meat mixture with tortillas in a deep skillet and let it simmer a little longer. It's easy to cut and spoon out of the pan. -Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (16 ounces) baked beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1-1/3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Shredded lettuce, chopped red onion, sour cream and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the garlic, beans, tomatoes, corn, chilies, barbecue sauce, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is reduced. , Coat a large deep skillet with cooking spray. Place one tortilla in skillet; spread with 1-1/2 cups meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers three times. Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and tortillas are heated through. Cut into wedges. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

EIGHT LAYER TORTILLA STACK



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This is one of my all-time favorite meals. It is originally from Cooking Light magazine. It has been requested many times in my family for special occasions. Yum yum yum!

Provided by flower7

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 3/4 cups chopped bell peppers (any color)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups tomato juice (no-salt added)
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed, drained
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, chiles, cilantro, oregano, chili powder & cumin. Saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomato juice and cook until thick, about 8 minutes.
  • Divide vegetable mixture in half, combining black beans with one half and white beans with the other half. Mix well and set both aside.
  • Mix cheeses together and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Line a 9-inch pie plate with foil, allowing 6 inches of foil to extend over opposite edges of the plate. Repeat with another sheet of foil, crossing over the plate opposite the first piece. Coat foil generously with cooking spray.
  • Place 1 tortilla in the bottom of baking dish.
  • Spread 1 cup white bean mixture over tortilla; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Top with tortilla, pressing gently.
  • Spread 1 cup black bean mixture over second tortilla; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Top with tortilla, pressing gently.
  • Repeat until all tortillas, filling and cheese is used up, ending with cheese.
  • Bring the edges of the foil up to center, folding to seal.
  • Bake for 40 minutes; let stand out of oven for 10 minutes before unwrapping. Remove foil packet from pan; unwrap. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.9, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 28.3, Sodium 700.2, Carbohydrate 77.5, Fiber 14.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 27.6

CHEESE ENCHILADA STACK



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Make and share this Cheese Enchilada Stack recipe from Food.com.

Provided by roaringthunderbabe

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 corn tortillas, cut into quarters
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 (15 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 bunch green onion
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray square 8x8 baking pan with pam (the garlic one is good).
  • Line pan with layer of corn tortillas.
  • Top with 1/3 sauce, cheese, chilis, and onions.
  • Top with second layer of tortillas.
  • Top with second layer of 1/3 sauce, cheese, chilis, and onions.
  • Top with final layer of tortillas.
  • End with final layer of 1/3 sauce, cheese, chilis, and onions.
  • Bake until bubbly (approximately 10-15 min.).
  • You can use green sauce and 2 cups cubed chicken.
  • Or black beans.
  • Or ground beef seasoned with taco mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.9, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 89.5, Sodium 1490, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 10.3, Protein 28.2

STACKED ENCHILADA



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A classic Tex-Mex dish combines the building blocks of a meal - protein, vegetables and starch - in hearty recipes with a peppery punch. Chicken, black beans, green peppers, tortillas and cheddar show how it's done in this stacked version of a traditional Tex-Mex casserole. -Rebecca Pepsin, Longmont, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
1/2 cup picante sauce
4 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream and shredded lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute pepper in oil for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes longer or until pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in the chicken, beans and onions; heat through. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine enchilada and picante sauces. Coat both sides of one tortilla with sauce mixture; place in a greased 9-in. pie plate. Top with a third of the chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining tortilla, sauce and cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until heated through. Remove to a serving plate and cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

TORTILLA STACK WITH CHILI-TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, casseroles, main course

Time 45m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 pound package tofu
1 1/2 teaspoons mild to hot chili
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1 4-ounce can chopped black olives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 corn tortillas
1 12-ounce can whole kernel corn
1 cup coarsely grated Cheddar cheese
Chili-tomato sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat oil in large skillet. Saute onion and green pepper until onion is soft.
  • Drain liquid from tofu and mash. Add to skillet with chili powder, cumin and coriander. Drain liquid from olives and add. Stir and cook until tofu has dried. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Steam tortillas either by wrapping in aluminum foil and heating in oven or by steaming over hot water in steamer.
  • Drain liquid from corn.
  • In small casserole place 2 tortillas. Top with 1/3 of tofu mixture; top with 1/3 of corn and chili-tomato sauce. Repeat layering 2 more times, ending with chili-tomato sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for about 15 minutes, until mixture is bubbly and cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 581, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1109 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHILLI CHEESE TORTILLA STACK



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I decided to do some experimenting,and came up with this layered Mexican pie. I love Mexican food. My husband not so much.I was shocked when he said he loved this dish. He even went back for a second helping. The pie has Chili,Cream cheese,Salsa,meat and Mexican cheese. My family loved it. There was not a morsel leftover. This...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb 80% lean ground beef
2 tsp roasted cumin, or 2 tsp taco seasong for taco meat
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
5-6 soft taco tortillas large size to almost fit width of pan
8 oz chunky salsa ( i use chi chi's
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 can(s) 16 ounce hormel chili with beans
1 can(s) 15 ounce refried beans
8 oz taco seasoned , or regular mexican cheese blend
1 1/2 c diced tomato
2 c shredded lettuce
5 chopped green onions
1 c sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. heat oven to 400 degree's. Spray the bottom and inside side of a 8-9 inch spring form pan.
  • 2. Cook hamburger and drain grease off.Mix seasonings together and sprinkle over burger. Add 1/4 cup of water. Continue to cook until water has cooked off.
  • 3. Beat softened cream cheese and salsa together until smooth,and Set aside,
  • 4. Place Tortilla on the bottom of spring form pan. Spread 2 Tablespoons of re fried beans over it. Top with 2-3 tablespoons of cheese salsa mixture.
  • 5. Next spread -3 tablespoons of chili. then sprinkle hamburger over it. Top with Mexican cheese. Place another tortilla on top. Repeat process with 4 of them.
  • 6. on the last Tortilla spread refried beans,salsa cream cheese mixture,and top with Taco cheese.. Place in oven with a piece of foil placed loosely over the top. bake about 45 minutes until hot.
  • 7. Remove from oven. Remove ring from pan. Slice and serve with chopped tomatoes mixed with green onion,lettuce,and sour cream.

Tips:

  • Use fresh tortillas. Fresh tortillas will make your stack more flavorful and tender.
  • Choose a good cheese. The cheese is the star of the show in this dish, so make sure to use a cheese that you love. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack.
  • Don't overfill the tortillas. If you overfill the tortillas, they will be difficult to fold and they may fall apart when you cook them.
  • Cook the tortillas until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through and that the cheese is melted and gooey.
  • Serve the tortillas immediately. Cheese tortillas are best served hot and fresh out of the pan.

Conclusion:

Cheese tortilla stacks are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are having a party or just want a quick and easy meal, cheese tortilla stacks are sure to please. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying.

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