Corn Tortilla Lasagna Food

MEXICAN LASAGNA MADE WITH CORN TORTILLAS

Steps:

• Brown meat and drain off fat stir in one can enchilada sauce then set mixture aside.
• In bowl pour in 2 cans enchilada sauce,.
• Spray your baking pan with non stick spray.
• To began start with a corn tortilla and dip the entire tortilla into the enchilada sauce one at a time.
• Place the shell onto bottom of baking pan and continue this until bottom of pan is covered.
• Then place a layer of the meat mixture.
• A layer of cheese and repeat with the tortilla,meat,cheese.
• Continues this until pan is full.
• when finished pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the entire pie.
• Top it off with another layer of cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
• Top with your favorite toppings.
• This pie can also be made up to 24 hours ahead just make it as above (do not bake) cover and refrigerate but increase baking time from 30 to 45 minutes.

CORN TORTILLA CHICKEN LASAGNA

Steps:

• In each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, arrange six tortillas. Layer each with 1 cup chicken, 2/3 cup kidney beans, 1 cup salsa, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup green pepper, about 1/3 cup olives, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers twice. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

CORN TORTILLA LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the picante sauce, spinach, tomatoes, red pepper, tomato sauce and lime juice., Arrange six tortillas in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the meat mixture, 1/4 cup cheese and remaining tortillas. Spread with sour cream. Top with the remaining meat mixture and cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes. Serve with additional picante sauce if desired.

LAYERED TORTILLA LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium. When quite hot, add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook for a minute or two longer, then scrape the mixture into a bowl. Return the skillet to the heat without washing it and add the damp spinach. Cook, stirring constantly, until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Scoop into a colander set in the sink and use a spoon to gently press out excess moisture. Let the vegetables cool, then scoop the spinach in with the mushrooms and corn and season with the salt.
• Pour a little of the remaining oil into a small skillet to lightly coat the bottom and set over medium heat until hot. One at a time, quick-fry the tortillas for a few seconds per side just to soften them. As the oil is used up, add a little more, let it heat a moment, then continue frying tortillas. Drain the tortillas in a single layer on paper towels, blotting them dry with additional towels. Cut the tortillas in half.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. In a medium-size bowl, mix the salsa with the cream or yogurt. Spread a thin layer of the salsa mixture over the bottom of the baking dish, then cover with 8 tortilla halves. Evenly top with half of the vegetables, a scant 11/2 cups of the remaining salsa mixture and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Add another layer of 8 tortilla halves. Spread with the ricotta and another scant 11/2 cups of the salsa mixture. Top that second layer with a third round of 8 tortilla halves, the remaining vegetables, another portion of salsa mixture and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. For the final layer, evenly lay out the remaining tortillas, spread with the remaining salsa mixture (making sure to completely cover the tortillas) and evenly sprinkle on the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese.
• Cover lightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until bubbling and lightly browned. Let stand a few minutes before sprinkling with the cilantro and cutting into squares to serve to your guests on warm plates

CORN AND POBLANO LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add 2/3 of the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Mix in the corn and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and thyme. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes for the flavors to incorporate. Turn off the heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the zucchini and poblano strips and cook for 5 minutes for the flavors to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat.
• Spread about 1/4 of the corn mixture over the bottom of an 11 by 8-inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of 3 lasagna sheets. Spread 1/4 of the poblano mixture and 1/4 of the cheese over the pasta. Repeat the layering 3 more times. Cover with foil.
• Bake until the pasta is cooked and tender, about 50 minutes. Remove the foil and turn up the oven temperature to broil. Broil until golden brown and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN LASAGNA WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 F; Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with cooking oil spray; Set aside.
• Stack the tortillas on a cutting board, and slice through them lengthwise into 3 strips each (The strips will not be uniform because of their circular shape; This is OK) Set aside.
• Pour the corn and black beans into a colander, and rinse with warm tap water to begin defrosting the corn and rinse the beans; Set aside to drain.
• In a small bowl, stir together the tomatoes with their juice, the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and sugar; Spoon about half of the sauce into the bottom of the dish; Cover the sauce with 5 of the tortilla strips (it's fine if they overlap somewhat).
• Break the egg into a medium-size mixing bowl, and beat with a whisk or fork until foamy; Add the sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese; Stir to mix well; Spoon half of the sour cream mixture evenly over the tortilla layer and spread it out with the back of a spoon; Scatter half of the corn and black beans over the sour cream mixture.
• Place 5 more tortilla strips evenly over the corn and black bean layer; Top with the remaining sour cream mixture, and the remaining black beans and corn; Place the remaining tortilla strips over the dish; Pour the remaining tomato sauce mixture over the tortillas, and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon to moisten all of the tortilla strips.
• Cover the dish with foil, and bake for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
• While the dish bakes, rinse and trim the green onions; Slice the green onions thinly, using all of the whites and enough of the tender green tops to make 1/2 cup; Set aside.
• If using the black olives, drain them well, and set aside.
• After baking lasagna, scatter the green onions and olives, if using, evenly over the dish; Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for 5 more minutes.
• Remove the dish from the oven, and scatter the remaining cup of Mexican cheese evenly over the dish.
• Return the dish, uncovered, to the oven, and bake until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
• Remove the lasagna from the oven, and let it stand 10 minutes; Slice into squares and serve.

BEAN AND CORN TORTILLA LASAGNA WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 C). Saute onions for about 5-7 minutes in a small spray of non-stick spray. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute. In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, allspice, salt, pepper, hot sauce, agave nectar, garlic, onion, and beans and stir to mix well.
• Lightly oil an 8x12-inch baking dish. Pour half of mixture into baking dish and tip back and forth to distribute evenly. Place half of tortillas on top of mixture (use 2 whole tortillas and cut a third to cover spots, or cut them all into strips). Place avocado slices on top of tortillas and season with a pinch of salt. Distribute corn kernels over avocado, then drizzle with lime juice. Top this layer with remaining tortillas, spread with remaining sauce, and sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips, then cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake another 7-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling at edges. Remove from over and sprinkle with cilantro.

TORTILLA LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Spray baking sheet with Pam.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium heat and add onion, garlic and green pepper and cook stirring until softened (5 minutes). Stir in cumin and cook another minute.
• Stir in tomatoes, water and chilies and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened (15 minutes). (I also thought it would be great to add 1 can of chopped black olives).
• Brush 1 side of each tortilla with oil and cut into 1 inch strips -- place on baking sheet and bake until crisp (10 minutes). Set aside.
• Reduce oven temp to 350-degrees F.
• Layer half of the tortilla strips in baking dish and top with half of the sauce and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
• Bake until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly -- 20-30 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream, salsa and chopped jalapenos, if desired.

CORN TORTILLA CHICKEN LASAGNA

Steps:

• In each of two greased 13x9 inches baking dishes, arrange 6 tortillas. Top with 1 cup chicken, 2/3 cup kidney beans, 1 cup salsa, 1/2 cup green pepper, about 1/3 Jack cheese, and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers twice.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover, bake 10-15 minutes longer or until the cheese melts. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

CORN TORTILLAS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together masa harina and hot water until thoroughly combined. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth. If dough is too sticky, add more masa harina; if it begins to dry out, sprinkle with water. Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
• Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle to medium-high.
• Divide dough into 15 equal-size balls. Using a tortilla press, a rolling pin, or your hands, press each ball of dough flat between two sheets of plastic wrap.
• Immediately place tortilla in preheated pan and allow to cook for approximately 30 seconds, or until browned and slightly puffy. Turn tortilla over to brown on second side for approximately 30 seconds more, then transfer to a plate. Repeat process with each ball of dough. Keep tortillas covered with a towel to stay warm and moist until ready to serve.