Best 7 Mexican Layered Sandwich Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our tantalizing Mexican Layered Sandwich recipes. This delectable sandwich is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring layers of tender, seasoned chicken or beef, melted cheese, creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy, homemade salsa. With three variations to choose from, including a classic, vegetarian, and spicy option, this sandwich caters to every palate. Embark on a taste adventure as you explore our recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved Mexican classic.

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

AUTHENTIC MOLLETES RECIPE



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Molletes are a classic Mexican breakfast, although it can also work quite well for dinner, especially when you want to prepare something quickly. They're made with bolillos, refried beans, shredded cheese & salsa fresca. SO SO GOOD!

Provided by Ana Frias

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bolillo rolls sliced in half long way (see note below for other roll options)
1 Tablespoon salted butter at room temperature
½ cup refried beans
8 ounces Oaxaca cheese (or any other melting cheese (see note below))
1 cup salsa fresca

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Spread butter over the cut side of the bolillo roll and place buttered side on hot skillet.
  • Toast roll for a couple of minutes or until it's nice and brown.
  • Remove from skillet and place rolls on a baking sheet.
  • Spread a layer of refried beans, then a layer of shredded cheese.
  • Bake bolillo rolls for about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and it turns golden brown.
  • Remove from over and top with salsa fresca. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 half prepared molete, Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 656 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

MEXICAN LAYERED SANDWICH



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Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy layered turkey sandwich in a new way - a delightful meal. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter)
2 large lettuce leaves, shredded (1/2 cup)
1/2 pound thinly sliced cooked turkey
1/2 cup purchased spicy guacamole
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 medium green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 cup sour cream
Salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Place 1 tortilla on serving platter. Top with lettuce, half of the turkey and another tortilla.
  • Reserve 1 tablespoon guacamole; spread remaining guacamole evenly over second tortilla. Sprinkle with half each of the cheese, olives, bell pepper and green onions.
  • Top with third tortilla and remaining turkey; sprinkle with cilantro. Top with remaining tortilla. Spread sour cream evenly over sandwich. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, olives, bell pepper and green onions. Top with reserved guacamole.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours. To serve, cut into 6 wedges. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BEST EVER LAYERED MEXICAN DIP



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This is the quickest, easiest, best tasting Mexican dip ever! It's great to serve at parties. I always make two!

Provided by Noelle C

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (9 ounce) can bean dip
1 (6 ounce) container guacamole
12 ounces sour cream
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • In a clear pie pan, or similar dish, spread a layer of bean dip. Top the bean dip with a layer of guacamole. Allow the layers to thicken in the refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, while the bean dip and guacamole chill, combine the sour cream and taco seasoning. When the chilled mixture is sufficiently thickened, spread a layer of the sour cream mixture over the layer of guacamole. Top the sour cream layer with the grated cheese. Garnish the layers with the jalapenos and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 152.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CHEESY LAYERED MEXICAN BAKE



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Enjoy this cheesy Mexican lasagna that's made with sausage, beef and beans - a hearty dinner. Use 2 cups thawed Make-Ahead Seasoned Ground Beef and Sausage to save time in the kitchen.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 lb bulk spicy pork sausage
1/2 lb ground beef round
1 can (15 oz) ranch-style pinto beans, drained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of celery soup
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
9 soft corn tortillas (6 inch)
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese (8 oz)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 medium avocado, chopped
Sour cream, if desired
Fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, stir together soups and enchilada sauce. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
  • Spoon one-third of the sauce into baking dish; top with 3 of the tortillas. Spoon half of the meat mixture over tortillas; top with another one-third of the sauce and 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Top with 3 tortillas. Repeat layers with remaining meat mixture, sauce, Cheddar cheese and tortillas. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Cover loosely with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with tomato, onions, avocado and dollop of sour cream. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 7 1/2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1637 mg

MEXICAN LAYERED CASSEROLE



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Great Mexican-style layered casserole. My brother is one of the pickiest eaters I have ever seen, and he loved it. Serve with salsa or sour cream.

Provided by Caleb J. Bowey

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 (12 ounce) package white corn tortillas
1 cup sour cream
1 cup crumbled corn chips
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute beef until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Add onion and cook until transparent, about 2 minutes more. Add black beans, enchilada sauce, and green chiles. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Cover the bottom of the prepared pan with a third the beef mixture. Place several tortillas over the meat to cover. Spread half the sour cream. Add another third the meat mixture, cover with tortillas, and spread remaining sour cream on top. Cover with remaining meat mixture.
  • Top casserole with crushed corn chips and Cheddar cheese, in that order. Sprinkle olives and tomatoes on top of the Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 778.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MEXICAN LAYERED SANDWICHES



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Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup guacamole
4 pita bread (6 inches in diameter)
6 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkeys
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (3 ounces)
creamy salsa
CREAMY SALSA
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon salsa
1 tablespoon chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Spread guacamole over pita breads. Top with turkey, lettuce, tomato and cheese. Top with Creamy Salsa. Sprinkle with sliced ripe olives or chopped green onions, if desired.Mix all ingredients.1 SANDWICH: Calories 385 (Calories from Fat 135) Fat 15g (Saturated 7g) Cholesterol 60mg Sodium 660mg Carbohydrates 40g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 25g.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MEXICAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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A little salsa goes a long way in these quick, no-fuss sandwiches. Perked up with sweet peppers, they're tasty, fun and ideal on busy weeknights. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 slices rye bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup fresh salsa, well drained
3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute peppers in oil until tender. Spread 4 bread slices with mayonnaise. Layer with peppers, salsa and cheese. Top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • Utilize a variety of tortillas: This recipe offers flexibility in tortilla selection. You can use corn tortillas for a traditional Mexican flavor, flour tortillas for a softer texture, or even whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option.
  • Prep your beans: Before assembling the sandwich, ensure your beans are well-cooked and seasoned. You can use canned beans and rinse them thoroughly or cook dried beans from scratch for a more flavorful result.
  • Roast your own peppers: Roasting your own peppers adds a delightful smoky flavor to the sandwich. If you don't have time, you can use store-bought roasted peppers, but roasting your own is highly recommended.
  • Use quality cheese: The cheese is a crucial component in this sandwich, so opt for a good quality cheese that melts well. A blend of Mexican cheeses like Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, and Asadero is an excellent choice.
  • Don't overfill the sandwich: While you want a substantial sandwich, avoid overfilling it to prevent it from becoming unwieldy and difficult to eat. Layer the ingredients evenly and in moderation.

Conclusion:

The Mexican Layered Sandwich is a culinary delight that combines classic Mexican flavors with the convenience of a sandwich format. With its layers of seasoned beans, roasted peppers, juicy chicken, and melted cheese, this sandwich is a satisfying and flavorful meal. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a hearty dinner, or a party-perfect appetizer, this sandwich is sure to impress. So, grab your tortillas, gather your ingredients, and embark on a taste journey to Mexico with this tantalizing layered sandwich. ¡Buen provecho!

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