Best Mexicali Recipes

BOBBY FLAY MEXICALI CORN WITH LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• whisk together butter, lime zest, lime juice,honey, 1tsp salt in a small bowl. place in fridge until firm, approx 15 minutes or for up to 1 day.
• heat oil in large saute pan over high heat until it begins to shimmer. add onion, jalapeno, and bell pepper, cook until soft, 4-5 minutes. add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. stir in corn and cook until just heated thru, 2-3minutes.
• add butter and stir until it just begins to melt and coats the mixture/. remove from heat, season with salt and pepper and add cilantro.

MEXICALI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, rice, olives, chili powder and salt., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, until rice is tender, 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.

MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

QUICK MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine soup, diced tomatoes with chiles, sour cream, milk, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and 1/2 of the cheese. Just before baking in the oven, add crushed tortilla chips and combine evenly. Put in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

MEXICALI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Mix black beans, corn, green chilies, red bell pepper, Italian dressing, Mexican cheese, green onions, cilantro, onion, taco seasoning, and lime juice together in a bowl. Add rotini and lightly stir to combine.

MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Arrange in a baking dish.
• 2. Bake 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and sprinkle with remaining Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
• 3. Serve with lime or lemon wedges if desired.

MEXICALI

Steps:

• Place chicken in greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Cut tortillas into small strips, and lay them over the chicken.
• Mix together the soups, broth, onion, green chilies, and chili with beans. Pour mixture over chicken and tortilla strips. Top with shredded cheese. Cover.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Uncover, and bake 30 minutes more.

MEXICALI DIP

Steps:

• Combine everything except cheeses in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a simmer just until onions soften.
• Reduce heat to low, fold in cheeses, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and smooth.
• Serve hot with tortilla chips.

MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in 3 qt casserole or dutch oven.
• In large bowl combine all dry ingredients and then add milk, margarine and eggs.
• Stir in onion, chilies and pimento.
• Pour over chicken mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 50-60 minutes.

MEXICALI PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper and red bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and corn and saute for 5 more minutes. Pour this mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish.
• Melt the remaining butter or margarine in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and saute for 2 minutes per side, then place the chops in the baking dish over the vegetable mixture and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

CROCK POT MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Spray the Crock Pot with non-stick cooking spray.
• 2. Put in the chicken breasts.
• 3. Sprinkle with cumin (if desired).
• 4. Drain the corn and black beans. Add to Crock Pot.
• 5. Add the salsa to the Crock Pot.
• 6. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
• 7. Top with cheese and cook for about 20 minutes longer until the cheese is melted.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY MEXICALI CHICKEN PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate or 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix chicken, corn, olives, onion, chiles and cheese. Spoon into pie plate. In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, eggs, milk, salt and pepper with whisk until tiny lumps remain. Pour evenly over chicken mixture.
• Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

MEXICALI TAMALE BALLS (MEXICAN MEATBALLS IN SAUCE)

Steps:

• Combine all meatball ingredients.
• Shape into marble sized balls; set aside.
• In a blender, combine all sauce ingredients and blend for about 2 seconds; then heat the sauce in a heavy pot.
• Gently fold in the meatballs and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and sauce thickens to desired consistency.
• Serve in a chafing dish with colorful picks.

LOADED MEXICALI CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a hot pan, melt butter and oil; immediately brown chicken on all sides (about 15 minutes total).
• Put rice and water into a covered large casserole pan--microwave for about 45 minutes until soft and plump--check your owner's manual. My microwave has "rice" cycle.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix sauce ingredients--EXCEPT cheese.
• Place chicken in a 13x9-inch pan or a casserole dish, pour sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with cheese; cover lightly with foil.
• Bake chicken for 35-40 minutes; remove foil, continue baking for 5-10 minutes.
• Serve with rice and use chicken sauce for a gravy.

MEXICALI APPETIZER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Combine salsa and A.1. Mix 1/3 cup with meat, egg and bread crumbs just until blended.
• Shape into 48 (1-1/4-inch) meatballs; place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 12 to 15 min. or until done (160ºF). Place meatballs in serving dish; add remaining salsa mixture and stir gently to coat.

MEXICALI CHICKEN (SLOW COOKER)

Steps:

• Put sliced peppers and onions in slow cooker and top with chicken.
• Sprinkle chili powder and oregano over chicken and add salsa.
• Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
• Remove chicken from slow cooker and place in a serving bowl to keep warm.
• Stir ketchup cumin, and salt into mixture in slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on High 15 minutes or until hot.
• Pour mixture over top of noodles or rice.

MEXICALI CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown chicken and onion in butter or margarine. Add water, tomatoes, corn, chilies, chili seasoning, rice and contents of seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook 20 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Stir in sour cream and 2 Tablespoons cilantro. Top with cheese, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Before serving, top with remaining 2 Tablespoons cilantro.

MEXICALI MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Add corn. , Drain meat loaf; top with corn mixture and pepper rings. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

MEXICALI MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Spray a 9x5" loaf pan with olive oil flavored cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup salsa and sour cream.
• Refrigerate.
• In a large bowl, combine meat, oats, remaining 1/2 cup salsa, parsley flakes and cheddar cheese.
• Mix well to combine.
• Pat mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
• Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes.
• Cut into 6 servings.
• Serving size (1 slice) When serving, top each piece with 2 tablespoons sour cream mixture.
• Healthy Exchanges: 2-2/3 Protein, 2/3 Bread, 1/3 Vegetable, 15 Opt.
• Cal.
• Diabetic Exchanges: 2 1/2 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Starch/Carbohydrate WW- 4 Points per serving.

MEXICALI MEAT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 425 degrees.
• Fry the bacon until it is crisp and break it into pieces.
• Put 1/2 cup of the bacon drippings in freezer and chill until firm.
• Brown the ground beef in a large skillet until it is brown.
• Drain off any grease.
• Add corn, bell pepper, onion, corn meal, oregano, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and the tomato sauce.
• Allow meat mixture to cool while you prepare the pie crust.
• PIE CRUST:.
• Combine the flour and cornmeal.
• Cut in the bacon drippings or shortening until the mixture is the size of small peas.
• Add the ice water a little at a time while stirring with a fork until the dough holds together.
• Roll into a ball and flatten to 1/2 inch.
• Roll out on a floured surface and place in a 9 inch pie plate.
• Flute the edge.
• Pour the meat mixture into the prepared pie crust.
• Bake in a 425 degree oven for 25 minutes.
• While pie is baking, prepare topping.
• TOPPING:.
• Combine egg, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, mustard, Worchestershire Sauce and cheese.
• Spread on the pie.
• Top with crumbled bacon and sliced olives.
• Put back in oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
• Remove from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.