MEXICAN LASAGNA WITH CACTUS
This is the Italianization of a stacked enchilada. Great for a party where you need to bring something, and easy to make. Canned nopalitos (cactus) can be found in the Hispanic foods section of grocery stores.
Provided by The Jazz Chef
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a large disposable aluminum roasting pan with cooking spray.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat into crumbles as it browns, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain excess grease and stir in taco seasoning and half the enchilada sauce. Reserve remaining enchilada sauce for later use. Bring beef mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Set meat aside.
- Layer one package of tortillas into the bottom of the prepared aluminum roasting pan and spread refried beans evenly in a layer over the tortillas. Arrange 1 more package of halved tortillas over the beans, and top with slices of queso fresco. Spread 1 package of reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend over queso fresco slices. Lay half the sliced nopalitos in a criss-cross pattern over the shredded cheese.
- Top nopalito layer with 1 more package of tortillas and spread beef mixture over the tortillas; top with remaining package of tortillas. Finish casserole with remaining enchilada sauce and remaining 1 package cheese blend. Top the cheese with remaining nopalito slices arranged in a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and the cheese topping is melted and starting to brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve in squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.1 calories, Carbohydrate 78.8 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 53.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1786.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
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Shujahat Ali
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to make. I would definitely make it again.
Tshego Ratlhogo
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The cactus added a nice crunch and flavor to the lasagna.
Baidoo Samuel
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cactus added a unique and delicious flavor to the lasagna.
Ariza Gul
[email protected]The cactus added a nice touch to this lasagna. It was a bit difficult to find, but it was worth the effort.
karbo gaming
[email protected]This was a delicious and creative take on lasagna. I will definitely be making it again.
ATIAF _15
[email protected]Cactus in lasagna? No thanks.
Leon Beck
[email protected]This is one of my favorite lasagna recipes. I love the unique flavor and texture of the cactus.
Kapil Shrestha
[email protected]I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this definitely wasn't it. The flavors were all over the place and the cactus was just weird.
Henrypowerz Galabuzi
[email protected]This was a fun and easy dish to make. I especially liked the way the cactus added a bit of crunch to the lasagna.
Mfarooq mfarooqkhan
[email protected]I've never had Mexican lasagna before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The cactus was a bit slimy for my taste, but everyone else loved it.
Tanveer Rai
[email protected]This Mexican lasagna was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the cactus added a unique and delicious touch.