Best 8 Garlic Onion Tortilla Stack Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on the vibrant flavors of the Garlic Onion Tortilla Stack, a culinary masterpiece that combines savory tortillas, aromatic garlic, and sweet onions in a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a delectable dinner. With variations ranging from classic to innovative, the Garlic Onion Tortilla Stack offers a symphony of culinary delights that cater to every palate.

Embark on a delightful journey through the world of Garlic Onion Tortilla Stacks, where each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable experience. From the traditional Spanish Tortilla de Patatas to the modern-day Garlic Onion Tortilla Stack with Avocado Crema, discover the diverse culinary landscape of this beloved dish.

Indulge in the simplicity of the Spanish Tortilla de Patatas, where thinly sliced potatoes and onions are united in a golden-brown embrace, held together by the magic of eggs. Elevate your taste buds with the Garlic Onion Tortilla Stack with Avocado Crema, where creamy avocado blends harmoniously with tangy Greek yogurt, adding a delightful contrast to the savory tortilla.

For those craving a hearty start to their day, the Garlic Onion Tortilla Stack with Chorizo and Eggs is a must-try. The spicy kick of chorizo adds a vibrant dimension to the classic tortilla, complemented by the richness of eggs and gooey melted cheese. And if you seek a vegetarian delight, the Garlic Onion Tortilla Stack with Roasted Vegetables will captivate your senses with its medley of colorful roasted vegetables, each bite bursting with flavor.

Prepare to be amazed by the artistry of the Garlic Onion Tortilla Stack with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraîche. Thinly sliced smoked salmon lends an elegant touch to the stack, while the velvety crème fraîche adds a luscious finish. Experiment with the Garlic Onion Tortilla Stack with Black Beans and Salsa, where the vibrant flavors of black beans, sweet corn, and tangy salsa dance together in a harmonious fiesta of flavors.

As you venture through these recipes, discover the versatility of the Garlic Onion Tortilla Stack. Whether you prefer a classic approach or desire a contemporary twist, this dish offers endless possibilities to tantalize your taste buds. So gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and embark on a culinary adventure that promises to leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC ONION TORTILLA CAKE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time P1DT5h30m

Yield 16 portions

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup canola oil
4 cups small chopped red onion
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup roasted garlic, from jar
5 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves
Salt and pepper
12 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to caramelize but not over brown. Add butter and sugar and cook until onions have nicely caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Once cooled mix together the remaining ingredients except for the tortillas and vinegar; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • After mixture has had time to meld, set aside 1/3 of the mixture for the dipping sauce and evenly spread the remaining mixture on the top of 11 tortillas. Stack the tortillas on top of one another, with the last tortilla on top having no mixture spread on it. Wrap tortilla stack in plastic wrap and let set up for 12 to 24 hours in refrigerator.
  • Heat a grill heat. Cut the stack into 16 wedges. Grill each wedge on each side until warmed and grill marks appear. Mix reserved mixture with balsamic vinegar for dipping sauce. Serve tortilla wedges with dipping sauce.

GARLIC-ONION TORTILLA CAKE



Garlic-Onion Tortilla Cake image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 14h25m

Yield 16 wedges

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 whole heads garlic
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup canola oil
4 cups finely chopped red onions (about 5 medium)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
12 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Prepare the roasted garlic: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the top 1/2 inch off the garlic heads and discard. Place the heads on a large piece of foil and drizzle with the olive oil. Wrap up foil tightly; place the package in a small baking dish. Roast until the garlic is soft and lightly browned, 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the tortilla cake: Combine the canola oil and onions in a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring (don't over brown). Add the butter and sugar; cook, stirring to caramelize. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Once cooled, mix the onions with the parmesan, mayonnaise and cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of their skins and stir into the onion mixture. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Set aside 1/3 of the onion mixture in the refrigerator for the dipping sauce. Spread 2 tablespoons of the remaining mixture on top of a tortilla and cover with another tortilla. Repeat, spreading and stacking the tortillas; finish with a tortilla with no mixture on top. Wrap the tortilla stack in plastic wrap and let set up for 12 to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • After the stack has set up, cut into 16 wedges. Preheat a grill or grill pan; warm wedges over medium heat until both sides are marked. Combine the reserved onion mixture with the balsamic vinegar to make the dipping sauce.

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.

GARLIC ONION TORTILLA STACK



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The garlic onion stack turned out to be one of the number one selling appetizers at Johnny Garlic's restaurant, owned by Guy Fieri. This is from his cookbook, Guy Fieri's Food. Guy says this isn't difficult, but allow yourself enough time(it has to sit 12-24 hours in fridge) . Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup canola oil (or other mild oil)
4 cups red onions, diced small (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup roasted garlic
5 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced cilantro
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until lightly browned but not overly dark.
  • Add the butter and sugar and cook until the onion has thoroughly browned and caramalized, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from the heat, move to a medium bowl, and set aside to cool down.
  • Add the garlic, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, cilantro and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  • Reserve 1/3 of the mixture in the fridge to use to make the dipping sauce.
  • Evenly spread the remaining mixture on the top of all of the toritllas. Stack the tortillas on top of one another and top with the last tortilla. Wrap the tortilla stack in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12-24 hours to set up.
  • Preheat a grill to medium heat. Cut the stack into 16 wedges. Using tongs, grill each wedge on all sides until it is warmed and grill marks appear.
  • Serve with the dipping sauce and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.8, Fat 43.3, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 21.5, Sodium 855.1, Carbohydrate 80.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 12.5, Protein 13.3

GARLIC-ONION TORTILLA CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 14h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 whole heads garlic
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup canola oil
4 cups finely chopped red onions (about 5 medium)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
12 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Prepare the roasted garlic: Preheat the oven to 375degrees. Cut the top 1/2 inch off the heads of garlic. Place on a large piece of foil and drizzle with the olive oil. Wrap foil tightly and place the package in a small baking dish. Roast until soft and lightly browned, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the tortilla cake: Combine the canola oil and onions in a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring to caramelize but not over-brown. Add the butter and sugar. Once the onions have caramelized, remove from the heat and cool.
  • Once cooled, thoroughly mix the onions with the parmesan, mayonnaise and cilantro. Squeeze the roasted garlic out of their skins and stir into the onion mixture. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Set aside of the onion mixture for the dipping sauce. Spread 2 tablespoons of the mixture on top of a tortilla and cover with another tortilla. Repeat spreading and stacking the tortillas, finishing with a tortilla with no mixture on top. Wrap the tortilla stack in plastic wrap and let set up for 12 to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • After the stack has set up, cut into 16 wedges. Preheat a grill or grill pan; warm wedges over medium heat until both sides are marked. Combine the remaining onion mixture with the balsamic vinegar to make the dipping sauce.

GARLIC AND ONION TORTILLA CAKE



Garlic and Onion Tortilla Cake image

I got this recipe while watching Guy Fieri on Food Network and tried it. It sounds odd. But I was amazed how good it is. I'm posting it here for safe keeping.

Provided by kmergirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1DT15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup canola oil
4 cups small chopped red onions
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup roasted garlic, from jar
5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves
salt and pepper
12 flour tortillas
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to caramelize but not over brown. Add butter and sugar and cook until onions have nicely caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Once cooled mix together the remaining ingredients except for the tortillas and vinegar; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • After mixture has had time to meld, set aside 1/3 of the mixture for the dipping sauce and evenly spread the remaining mixture on the top of 11 tortillas. Stack the tortillas on top of one another, with the last tortilla on top having no mixture spread on it. Wrap tortilla stack in plastic wrap and let set up for 12 to 24 hours in refrigerator.
  • Heat a grill heat. Cut the stack into 16 wedges. Grill each wedge on each side until warmed and grill marks appear. Mix reserved mixture with balsamic vinegar for dipping sauce. Serve tortilla wedges with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 892.5, Fat 58.9, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 843.2, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 16.1, Protein 13.2

GRILLED TORTILLA AND ONION CAKE



Grilled Tortilla and Onion Cake image

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Onion     Appetizer     Broil     Vegetarian     Parmesan     Summer     Grill     Chill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 8

twelve 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas
1 1/2 pounds red onions, chopped fine (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
about 3 dozen wooden picks

Steps:

  • Prepare grill
  • On a rack set about 5 inches over glowing coals toast tortillas lightly a few at a time, turning them once, until they begin to puff on each side but are still soft. Alternatively, tortillas may be toasted on a stove-top griddle over moderately high heat.
  • In a large non-stick skillet cook onions in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 15 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl and cool. Stir in parsley, Parmesan, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread onion mixture on 11 tortillas, stacking them, and top the stack with remaining tortilla. Wrap cake well in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Discard plastic wrap and with large sharp knife cut cake into 3/4-inch-wide slices (not wedges). Turn each slice onto its side and secure ends and middle with wooden picks.
  • In a small bowl stir together vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise and brush some of mixture on a cut side of each slice.
  • Grill slices, mayonnaise sides down, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Brush tops with remaining mayonnaise mixture, turn slices, and grill until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Alternatively, broil slices on rack of broiler pan about 4 inches from heat, mayonnaise sides up, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn slices and brush tops with remaining mayonnaise. Broil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Discard wooden picks

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

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Tortillas: Opt for high-quality, fresh tortillas made with simple, natural ingredients. Corn or flour tortillas can be used, depending on your preference.
  • Prepare the Garlic and Onion: Finely chop both garlic and onion to ensure even distribution of flavor throughout the tortilla stack.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Incorporate fresh cilantro and parsley for a burst of vibrant flavor and aroma. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, use dried herbs, but adjust the quantity accordingly.
  • Season Generously: Don't be shy with the salt and pepper. Season each layer of the tortilla stack to enhance the overall flavor.
  • Be Patient with Cooking: Cook the tortilla stack over medium-low heat, allowing each layer to properly absorb the flavors and cook evenly. Rushing the process may result in undercooked or burnt tortillas.

Conclusion:

The garlic-onion tortilla stack is a delightful and versatile dish that combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful and satisfying meal. Its layers of soft tortillas, sautéed garlic and onions, and fresh herbs deliver a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this tortilla stack is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Experiment with different fillings and toppings to create unique variations that cater to your personal preferences. From classic Mexican fillings like beans and cheese to creative combinations like roasted vegetables and pesto, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy this culinary journey and savor the deliciousness of the garlic-onion tortilla stack!

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