MEXICAN LASAGNA SUIZA
Cheesy chicken enchiladas get a makeover in this quick and easy lasagna. Tomatillos mix with two cheeses, crema and layers of tortillas to create a golden, bubbly weeknight dinner.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat broiler to high with rack at center oven.
- Gather your ingredients.
- Halve, peel and chop onion, seed and chop jalapeno peppers and crush and chop garlic.
- In a large skillet, heat EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add onions, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir a few minutes to soften, then add 1/2 cup water and let it absorb. Add tomatillos, chop a small handful of cilantro and add, then stir in juice of 1 lime, agave or honey and stock.
- Remove the skin and bones from chicken, pull meat or chop into small pieces and add to sauce.
- Char the tortillas to blister and soften over open burners or in a dry stainless or cast-iron skillet on electric stovetop over high heat.
- In a bowl, stir up the crema with juice of 1 lime and shredded cheeses.
- Assemble lasagna in 8-by-8, 9-by-9 or 9-by-13 casserole (a 9-by-13 will be tighter and cook faster because the layers will be more spread out). Spray the casserole, then add some tortillas, half the chicken and sauce, tortillas, half the cream and cheese, tortillas, half the chicken and sauce, tortillas, half the cream and cheese. Place in oven and broil until brown and bubbly.
- Meanwhile, peel red onion and thinly slice on mandoline or by hand. Toast some pepitas in small skillet. Chop more cilantro.
- Top lasagna with toasted seeds, red onions and cilantro. Cut into 4 portions to serve.
- Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake with ice and strain into rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
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Gamer Master1234
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.
Khizer jutt KHIZER JUTT
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this lasagna to anyone who loves Mexican food.
SL JUSTIN
[email protected]This lasagna is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better.
Carol Chege
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this lasagna was surprisingly good.
LONDON PEARSON
[email protected]This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef.
Juan José De Díos Zapata
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients, but the lasagna was worth the effort.
Nita Gerwell
[email protected]The lasagna was a bit dry, but the flavors were good.
Music is Life Updates
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Ntege Ronald
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's cheesy, flavorful, and easy to make.
David Ben
[email protected]This was my first time making lasagna and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the lasagna was cooked perfectly.
Rithik das
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Bikram Budhathoki
[email protected]This Mexican Lasagna Suiza was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.