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DIEGO’S QUICK N EASY TORTILLA CASSEROLES
15 minutes and they are ready to pop in the oven
DURING THE BUSY CHRISTMAS SEASON, MAKE THESE AHEAD & FREEZE.
THEN JUST ‘POP OUT’ AS NEEDED FOR A QUICK N EASY MEAL.
Ingredients:
nonstick spray coating
6 DIEGO’S WHITE CORN TORTILLAS cut into 4 wedges
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup loose-pack frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup of your favourite red or green salsa (see basic salsa recipe)
3 tablespoons light dairy sour cream
3 tablespoons snipped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup crumbled soft feta cheese (about 180gm)
Light dairy sour cream (optional)
Snipped fresh coriander (optional)
Chopped tomato (optional)
Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
Preparation:
FOUR INDIVIDUAL CASSEROLES:
1. Spray four baking dishes about 300 ml in size with nonstick coating.
2. Place 3 tortilla wedges in the bottom of each of the oven proof dishes.
3. Place remaining tortilla pieces on a baking sheet and spray with oil for a better taste and finish.
4. Bake in a 180c oven about 10 minutes or until crisp and golden.
5. Meanwhile, combine chicken, corn, salsa, the 3 tablespoons sour cream, cilantro, and flour.
6. Divide mixture among dishes making sure the tortilla wedges are well covered.
7. Bake, uncovered, in a 180c oven for 20 minutes.
8. Arrange baked tortilla pieces atop casseroles.
9. Top with cheese.
10. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through.
11. Garnish with additional sour cream, jalapeno slices, cilantro, and tomato.
Makes 4 servings.
To bake frozen casseroles
1. Bake, covered, in a 180c oven for 25 minutes.
2. Uncover, bake about 20 minutes more or until heated through.
3. Top with tortilla pieces and cheese.
4. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through.
5. Garnish as above.
NOTE: Small aluminum throw-away containers can be used.
Microwave-cook frozen casseroles:
1. Cover microwave-safe casseroles with waxed paper; micro-cook on 30% power, allowing 4 minutes for 1 casserole and 5 minutes for 2 casseroles.
2. Continue cooking, covered, on 100% power until heated through, allowing 2 to 4 minutes for 1 casserole or 3 to 6 minutes for 2 casseroles, rotating the dishes once.
3. Top with the baked tortilla pieces and cheese; micro-cook, uncovered, about 30 seconds more or until cheese is melted.
4. Garnish as above.
NOTE: Plastic microwave-safe containers can be used.
Make-Ahead Tip:
Assemble casseroles as directed above, except do not top with baked tortilla pieces; place baked pieces in a moisture- and vapor-proof plastic bag.
Freeze casseroles and tortilla pieces up to 1 month.
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