## Introduction:
If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dish that's easy to make and bursting with flavor, look no further than this layered tortilla bake casserole.
This hearty and satisfying casserole combines layers of corn tortillas, zesty salsa, juicy chicken, savory black beans, and a creamy cheese sauce. It's the perfect dish for a casual get-together, potluck, or weeknight meal.
In this article, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions for making this delicious casserole, along with variations and tips to customize it to your taste.
We'll also share a vegetarian version of the casserole, made with roasted vegetables instead of chicken, for those who prefer a meat-free option.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating this flavorful and satisfying layered tortilla bake casserole!
LAYERED TORTILLA PIE
This is a nice dish for potluck dinners and picnics-my family really devours it whenever I serve it! My sister used to serve tortilla pie at the hunting and fishing lodge she operated in Colorado.-Delma Snyder, McCook, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper and, if desired, olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. , Lightly butter tortillas on one side; place one tortilla, buttered side down, in a 2-qt. round casserole. Top with about 1/2 cup meat mixture and 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese., Pour water around the sides of casserole (not over top). Cover and bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
The best healthy chicken tortilla casserole from scratch! This easy layered casserole is loaded with cheese, veggies, and juicy chicken.
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with baking spray.
- If needed, cook and shred chicken according to these easy steps.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high, then add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and jalapeno. Saute until the veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the tomato sauce, chicken stock, and jalapeno hot sauce, then stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 12 minutes.
- To assemble the casserole, spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 6 tortillas on top to cover the sauce, overlapping as needed.
- Top with 1/3 of the chicken and 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Spread 1/3 of the remaining sauce over the top, then repeat the process twice more.
- Finish by sprinkling the last 1/2 cup of the cheese over the top then cover the pan with foil.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil, return the pan to the oven, then bake for 10 additional minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted. Let rest 5 minutes. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 6), without toppings, Calories 526 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g
WW LAYERED TORTILLA BAKE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Ww Layered Tortilla Bake Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cookinupfun
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 1 casserole, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet;.
- drain well. Mix in beans, tomatoes, chiles and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat;.
- simmer 5 minute Spray 9 x 13 " baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut.
- tortillas in half; place half of them in bottom of baking dish, overlapping.
- Spoon half of beef mixture evenly over tortillas. Cover with remaining.
- tortillas and then remaining beef mixture. Top with cheese. Cover; bake 25 minute.
- 5.5 Points per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 197.6, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 22.3
MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Mexican Tortilla Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Broke Guy
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
- Spray a spring form cake pan or casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Brown ground beef and onion and then drain the grease.
- Add taco seasonings and cook according to package directions. Heat refried beans to make for easier spreading.
- Lay 1 tortilla in bottom of baking dish and spread 1/3 of the refried beans on it. Top with 1/3 of the meat and sprinkle on some cheese.
- Add the 2nd tortilla and spread 1/2 the rice, 1/2 salsa, 1/2 the corn and a little cheese.
- Add the 3rd tortilla and spread 1/3 beans ,1/3meat, and a little cheese.
- Add the 4th tortilla and layer the remaining beans ,meat, corn, rice, salsa and cheese.
- Bake, covered with foil, for about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer. Let sit 5 minutes before cutting.
- After baking, top with sour cream, diced white onion and shredded lettuce, if desired.
MEXICAN CASSEROLE - 6.5 WEIGHT WATCHER POINTS
This is a delicious Mexican Casserole recipe with only 6.5 weight watcher points per LARGE serving! YUM! (on the new, Points Plus system of Weight Watchers, this recipe is 9 points)
Provided by dawnrshaw
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and chopped onions in large skillet; brown 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring constantly. Drain well and rinse with warm water to remove all fat; return beef/onions to skillet.
- Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, chilies/jalapenos and taco seasoning mix; mix well. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each tortilla in half; place 8 halves in bottom of sprayed baking dish, overlapping slightly.
- Spoon half of beef mixture evenly over tortillas. Spoon sour cream over beef mixture; spread evenly. Top with remaining 8 tortilla halves and remaining beef mixture. (Cover tightly with foil & Freeze for later OR cook as directed below...).
- (Thaw overnight if frozen) Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, black olives, etc... /.
- Makes 6 large Servings at 6.5 weight watcher pts/each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 49.7, Sodium 814.7, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 26.7
LAYERED TORTILLA CASSEROLE
I can remember how many times I have made this recipe and it always is a pleaser. Serve with rice or just as is with a small salad.
Provided by Dancer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray; set aside.
- Heat oil in medium skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is softened.
- Remove from heat and stir in salsa.
- Place 6 tortillas in bottom of baking dish.
- Top with half cheese and half canned chilies.
- Top with onion-garlic-salsa mixture.
- Cut remaining 6 tortillas into fourths and place on top.
- Place remaining cheese and chilies on top.
- In large bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, corn, salt, pepper, oregano and cumin.
- Pour over top of casserole.
- Using fork, lift and jiggle some of the top layer of tortillas, so some egg mixture drizzles down.
- Bake in preheated oven 45 to 50 minutes or until top is set and browned.
- Let rest 15 minutes.
- If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro and tomato salsa.
BLACK BEAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE
"A cousin gave me this recipe- she know my family loves Southwestern fare," says Sue Briski of Appleton, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the onions, peppers, tomatoes, picante sauce, garlic and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the beans. , Spread a third of the mixture in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four tortillas and 2/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers; top with remaining beans., Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and add an extra can of black beans or corn.
- To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the casserole for 45-50 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or shredded cheese.
- To add a bit of spice, use a can of diced green chiles instead of the mild chili sauce.
- If you don't have any corn tortillas on hand, you can use flour tortillas instead.
Conclusion:
This layered tortilla bake casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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