Best Papas Tortilla Casserole Recipes

LAYERED MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
• In a large skillet add the ground beef ,onion, and taco seasonings, cook until browned and crumbly.
• Turn the heat down to warm and have the ground beef mixture saute for 10 minutes.
• Lay 2 tortilla's in the bottom of the baking dish.
• Spread 1/3 of the refried beans on it , 1/3 of the meat, and ⅓ of the cheddar cheese.
• Add the 2nd layer, 1 large tortilla, 1/2 the rice, 1/2 salsa, 1/2 the corn mixture, and cheddar cheese
• Add the 3rd layer, 1 large tortilla, ⅓ refried beans ,⅓ meat, and cheddar cheese.
• Add the 4th layer, 1 large tortilla . beans , meat, corn, rice, salsa and cheese.
• Top with 1 last large tortilla.
• Bake covered with foil for 40 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and uncover the casserole, top with cheddar cheese, and bake for 10 minutes.
• Garnish and enjoy!

MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8x11 or 9x9 inch baking dish (or a similar sized pan) with cooking spray.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat and add the onion, garlic, cumin and chili powder. Stir for a few minutes until the onions are soft and the spices are fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, tomato paste, beans, corn and spinach. Stir and cook for another minute or two until the spinach has wilted and the corn has thawed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place two corn tortillas in the bottom of the prepared pan and top with 1/4 of the bean mixture, spreading the mixture evenly. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Repeat until all of the ingredients have been used up, finishing with the cheese.
• Bake until the tortilla casserole has cooked through, approximately 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting.
• Serve with garnishes, if desired (I highly recommend them!).

PAPAS CON CHORIZO (MEXICAN CHORIZO AND POTATOES)

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, cook chorizo over medium-high heat in a large skillet, breaking up any large clumps, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chorizo to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon, reserving about 1 tablespoon of grease in the skillet. Add oil if necessary to make up 1 tablespoon.
• Cook onion in the same skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add potatoes to the skillet and saute until potatoes are lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chorizo and season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, chiles, broth, soups and onion; set aside. Layer half of the tortillas in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, cutting to fit pan if desired. Top with half of the chicken mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. If desired, serve with sour cream and green onions.

PAPA'S PAPAS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Peel potatoes (optional) and cut into wedges or large chunks.
• Rinse well to remove surface starch.
• Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon dried minced onions in a large bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoons oil and mix well to coat.
• Spread potato mixture evenly in a 9"x13" baking pan, in a single layer if possible.
• Roast for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a large skillet.
• Add garlic, jalapeno and remaining minced onions and cook, stirring, until garlic softens and onions are lightly colored, about 3 minutes.
• Add meat, oregano, cilantro, salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring, until meat is browned, breaking up large chunks with a spoon.
• Add beans and mushrooms, and cook 1 minute.
• Add tomato sauce and cook, stirring, until heated, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in one-third of the cheese and cook just until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
• When potatoes are browned and cooked through, remove from oven.
• Spoon meat mixture over potatoes and top with remaining cheese.
• Return to oven and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, 5-10 minutes.
• Please note: this not a recipe for sauce served over pasta.

MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
• Spray a spring form cake pan or casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Brown ground beef and onion and then drain the grease.
• Add taco seasonings and cook according to package directions. Heat refried beans to make for easier spreading.
• Lay 1 tortilla in bottom of baking dish and spread 1/3 of the refried beans on it. Top with 1/3 of the meat and sprinkle on some cheese.
• Add the 2nd tortilla and spread 1/2 the rice, 1/2 salsa, 1/2 the corn and a little cheese.
• Add the 3rd tortilla and spread 1/3 beans ,1/3meat, and a little cheese.
• Add the 4th tortilla and layer the remaining beans ,meat, corn, rice, salsa and cheese.
• Bake, covered with foil, for about 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer. Let sit 5 minutes before cutting.
• After baking, top with sour cream, diced white onion and shredded lettuce, if desired.

MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine beans and salsa. Cover and microwave 1-2 minutes or until spreadable., Place three tortillas in a greased round 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with half the beef, bean mixture, corn and cheese; repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomatoes, olives and sour cream.