Guest guest Posted May 5, 1999 Report Share Posted May 5, 1999 * Exported from MasterCook * Baked Chilaquiles Recipe By : Meatless Mexican Home Cooking ~ Nancy Zaslavsky Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Mexican Vegetarian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 48 stale corn tortillas at least 2 days old 2 cups vegetable oil Basic Cooked Tomato Sauce made with chiles -- chipotles en adobo* 1 cup quesillo de Oaxaca, mozzarella or Monterey -- Jack cheese grated 2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano 1 cup queso fresco/ranchero or farmer or dry -- cottage cheese crumb 2 cups Crema* or sour cream 1. Preheat oven to 375 2. Stack some of the tortillas and cut through them into sixths (pie style). continue with the rest. Heat the oil in a large skillet, fry the tortilla pieces, and drain them on paper towels. They must remain chewy in the sauce so don't let them get too crisp - chewiness is essential to this dish. 3. Mix the tortilla chips, tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and dried oregano. 4. Immediately pour the mixture into a greased shallow casserole and bake for about 35 mintes, until browned and bubbly. Scoop onto plates, topping each portion with some crumbled cheese and a spoonful of crema or sour cream. Variation: Prepare chilaquiles with Basic Cooked Tomatillo Sauce* for a delectable, traditional change. * Basic Cooked Tomato Sauce recipe entered separately * Crema recipe entered separately * Basic Cooked Tomatillo Sauce recipe entered separately - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Baked chilaquiles is the perfect party dish - a Mexican lasagne for a crowd. Chilaquiles is one of the most famous breakfast dishes in Mexico, so it could easily be your main dish for a special brunch. Serve it with two or more table salsas, a fresh green salad, and jicama sticks sprinkled with lime juice and chile powder. This recipe can be doubled easily and baked in one huge, or two medium casseroles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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