FOLD-OVER TORTILLA BAKE

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Here's something a little different to shake up taco night. But don't reserve this zippy dish for a weeknight-it's perfect for potlucks and serving company, too. something a little different from the usual tacos. It's special enough for potlucks or dinner guests. -Deborah Smith, DeWitt, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 flour or corn tortillas (6 inches)
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.