Cheesy Tortilla Wedges Food

TORTILLA WEDGES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except tortillas and picante sauce.
• Spread a thin amount over tortillas making two stacks of layered tortillas.
• Chill. Cut into wedges.
• Serve with picante sauce.

BASIL & CHEESE TORTILLA WEDGES

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 400ºF.
• Place 1 tortilla on baking sheet; spread with cream cheese.
• Top with mozzarella cheese, basil leaves and second tortilla.
• BRUSH or drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• BAKE 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into eight wedges to serve.

SOUTHWESTERN TORTILLA WEDGES (LIGHTER RECIPE)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Mix salsa and sour cream. Reserve half of the salsa mixture. Mix half of the salsa mixture, half of the bell pepper and the chicken.
• Place 2 tortillas on ungreased cookie sheet and spread with chicken mixture. Spread 2 tortillas with guacamole and place on chicken mixture. Spread 2 more tortillas with refried beans and place on guacamole. Top each stack with remaining salsa mixture, tortilla, bell pepper and cheese.
• Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is hot. Cut each stack into 8 wedges.

SOUTHWESTERN TORTILLA WEDGES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix salsa and sour cream. Spoon 1/2 of salsa mixture into another small bowl; reserve for topping. To other 1/2 of salsa mixture, stir in 1/2 of the bell pepper and all of the chicken.
• To make 2 stacks, place 2 tortillas on ungreased cookie sheet; spread each with chicken mixture. Spread 2 tortillas with guacamole; place on chicken mixture. Spread 2 more tortillas with refried beans; place on guacamole. Top each stack with reserved salsa mixture, 1 tortilla, remaining bell pepper and the cheese.
• Bake about 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is hot. Cut each stack into 8 wedges.

CHEESY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the onion, carrot and celery in the 2 tablespoons olive oil, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft.
• Add the garlic, chile powder, oregano, cumin and black pepper. Stir for 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to burn the dry ingredients. Add more oil if needed.
• Add the chicken stock and salt, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Toast the 2 tortillas over a burner flame until slightly charred. Tear into pieces and place in a blender jar, then ladle in about 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) of the hot soup from the pot. Carefully blend until smooth and return to the soup pot. (See Cook's Note.)
• Add the roasted chicken to the soup and let simmer for 5 more minutes.
• Just before serving, add the lime juice and cilantro. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve topped with lots of chopped avocado, shredded cheese, fried tortilla strips and lime wedges.