Baked Cheese Tortilla Food

MEXICAN TORTILLA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3.
• Pour the oil into a large ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat, add the onions and fry for 3 minutes. Turn up the heat, add the mince and fry until brown, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally.
• Add the chilli, red pepper, garlic and spices and fry for 5 minutes, or until all the moisture has evaporated and the mixture is quite dry. Stir in the tomato purée, mango chutney, tinned tomatoes and salt and black pepper. Cover with a lid, bring to the boil and transfer to the oven to simmer for an hour.
• Remove from the oven and stir in half the coriander. Increase the oven temperature to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
• Spread a third of the cooked mince beef mixture over the bottom of the ovenproof dish and lay one tortilla wrap on top. Spread a third of the mascarpone (see tip) over the tortilla and sprinkle with a third of each of the mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses. Repeat twice more so you have 3 layers.
• Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes until golden-brown and bubbling. Set aside for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with the remaining coriander.

TORTILLA BREAKFAST BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms, onions and bell peppers. Cook until slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach. Remove the veggie mix to a plate.
• Add the tortilla to the skillet, pressing it lightly to touch the bottom. Top the tortilla with two-thirds of the cheese and the reserved veggie mix. Crack the eggs over the top and cover with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle the yolks with salt and pepper.
• Bake until the cheese has melted and the whites of the eggs have set, 15 to 17 minutes for a runny yolk, 20 to 22 minutes for a firmer yolk.
• Transfer the tortilla to a cutting board or platter. Top with the green onions and hot sauce. Slice into wedges and serve.

BAKED TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush both sides of the tortillas with the oil. Stack the tortillas and cut the pile into sixths to make chips. Spread the chips out in a single layer on two large baking sheets and season with salt. Bake until golden brown and crisp, rotating the baking sheets once, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve.

BAKED CHEESE TORTILLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place tortillas on a baking sheet & brush with a bit of olive oil
• Sprinkle 3/4 cup of cheese ( I use part skim milk, low moisture cheese) and 1 chopped green onion on each tortilla.
• Bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese is slightly golden.

CHEESY BAKED TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish.
• Whisk the sauce, mascarpone cheese, parsley and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Add the tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Transfer the tortellini mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top the mixture with the smoked mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheeses on top melt, about 30 minutes.

CRUNCHY CHEESECAKE TORTILLA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325ºF.
• Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray. Beat Neufchatel, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Use foil handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting into 12 rectangles. Place 1 rectangle on center of each tortilla. Moisten edge of tortilla with water; fold 2 sides of tortilla over cheesecake, then firmly roll up starting at bottom edge to completely enclose cheesecake. Press edge of roll-up to secure. Place in single layer in shallow pan. Freeze 3 hours.
• Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon on plate; set aside. Heat oil in medium saucepan to 350ºF. Add tortilla roll-ups, in batches; cook 3 to 4 min. or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Roll in cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve warm.

EASY MEXICAN GROUND BEEF TORTILLA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Add VELVEETA and water; mix well. Cook until VELVEETA is melted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in corn and salsa.
• Spread 1/4 of the meat mixture onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with 2 tortillas. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat mixture; cover.
• Bake 30 min. Uncover. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

TEX-MEX TORTILLA POCKETS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 min. or until done. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salsa, corn, cilantro and cumin.
• Spread tortillas with beans. Spoon chicken mixture down centers of tortillas. Fold in opposite sides of each tortilla, then fold bottom over filling and once again to make rectangular packet. Brush top edge with egg; press onto packet to seal. Place, seam-sides down, on baking sheet; brush with remaining oil.
• Bake 20 min. or until golden brown.

BAKED BEAN AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate. Top with the beans. Lightly mash the beans with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle on the cheese, and top with the remaining tortilla. Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths and serve.
• In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in a pan. Top with the beans. Lightly mash the beans with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle on the cheese. Turn the heat to medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt. Place the remaining tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly. Flip over the quesadilla in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Flip back over, and remove to a plate. Cut into quarters or sixths and serve.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. , Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 375° until crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.

CHEESY VEGETABLE TORTILLA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Heat oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add ham, peppers and onions; cook 5 to 7 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in salsa. Beat eggs and sour cream with whisk until blended.
• Arrange 6 tortilla halves on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Spread half the vegetable mixture over tortillas; cover with half the egg mixture and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat all layers starting with tortillas. Top with remaining tortillas. Let stand 5 min.
• Bake 25 min. Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.