PORK & TORTILLA CASSEROLE (CHILAQUILES DE PUERCO)
You can take a short cut by using unsalted corn chips ready made. This is not a hot, spicy recipe but you can heat it up by using hotter peppers and mixing some hot salsa
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Stale tortillas are best for this recipe, in any case when you have cut the tortillas intp strips spread them on a wire rack and leave for a couple of hours Combine pork, 1 onion& salt in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil and turn the heat down, continue simmering, covered for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender Pour the veggie oil into a pan and heat it to 375F and fry the tortilla strips until crisp-you may have to add a little oil but wait until it is hot before continuing, place the fried strips on paper towels to drain Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and add the remaining onion, saute until soft 4 minutes Add the chilies, garlic& cumin, saute 1 minute.
- Stir in the undrained, chopped tomatillos, bring to a boil and simmer covered 15 minutes Add creamo, cook uncovered over medium heat stirring frequently until the mixture has reduced to 2 2/3 cups about 12 minutes, stir in the cilantro Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix cheeses in a small bowl.
- Shred the pork (use 2 forks).
- Spread half of the tortilla strips on the bottom of a shallow 2 1/2 quart, greased baking dish, add layer of pork, cream mixture and cheese, in that order and then repeat the layers Bake until hot through and golden on top appx 30 minutes.
- Garnish with tomatoe slices and sour cream.
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Sheikhsakandar Sheikhsakandar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the pork, corn, and salsa. This is definitely one of my favorite recipes.
Debashis Das
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The flavors were great and the casserole was very filling. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less chili powder.
Shaka zulu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors were great and the casserole was very filling. I would definitely make this again.
emily Wilson
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. The casserole is easy to make and the flavors are delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.
Kaocar Khan
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the dish was very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
John J
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes. First, I would use a different type of cheese. The cheddar cheese that I used was a bit too strong for my
Antoinette Nel
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. I also found that the casserole was a bit dry. I would recommend adding some more liquid, such as broth or tomato sauce, to make it more moist.
Fouzia Akther
[email protected]The flavor combination in this casserole is amazing! The sweet corn and salsa add a nice sweetness to the dish, while the spices give it a bit of a kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Mexican food.
Hariparsad Oli
[email protected]This was a really good recipe. I love how easy it was to make. I didn't have any tortilla chips on hand, so I used cornbread instead. It turned out great!
Darion Tg
[email protected]Delicious!! This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork. I found that the sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, so I added a little bit of sour cream to cool it down. It was perfect!
Leslie Player
[email protected]This was a great recipe, easy to follow and the casserole turned out perfect. I added some extra spices to give it a bit more flavor, and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely make again!
Moses Mayuot
[email protected]Amazing recipe! I made this for my family and they loved it. The flavors were incredible and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.