Best Tortilla Casserole Budin Azteca Recipes

ZUCCHINI-TORTILLA CASSEROLE (PASTEL AZTECA)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large heavy saute pan, add enough oil to come 2 inches up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil on medium-high heat. When hot, work in batches and quickly fry the tortillas for about 10 seconds on each side (they should still be pliable). Remove the tortillas from the heat and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
• In a medium saute pan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and add the garlic and onion. Saute until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato puree. Cook for 10 minutes and turn the heat off.
• In a separate large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the zucchini and corn. Cook for 2 minutes, and then add the chopped poblano chiles. Add 1/2 cup water to the mixture and cook for 4 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a nonstick cooking spray. Cover the bottom with about 4 tortillas. Add 1/2 cup of the tomato mixture on top of the tortillas. Top with 1 1/2 cups of the zucchini mixture. Add 1 cup of the cheese. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of Mexican crema. Sprinkle the first layer with some salt and pepper. Start on the second layer with the tortillas, then the tomato, zucchini, cheese and Mexican crema. Again sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Repeat for a third time, to finish off a third layer. Place the casserole into the oven until the cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

BUDIN AZTECA (AZTEC CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet, add the onion and garlic and saute until transparent. Add the tomatoes and salt and cook over high heat for 5 minutes. Lower the heat and cook for 10 more minutes. Correct the seasoning and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the corn and zucchini and cook 2 minutes. Add the water, cover and cook over low heat for 8 minutes or until the zucchini is crisp-tender.
• Heat some oil in a skillet and fry the tortillas for 30-40 seconds on each side, just to soften. Set aside. (You could use cooking spray or sprinkle with water to soften and lower fat).
• Place a thin layer of veggies on the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with a layer of 4-5 corn tortillas and then a layer of tomato sauce. Add half the remaining veggies, half the chiles, 1/2 cup cream, half the chicken and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with the cheese. Bake uncovered until the cheese begins to melt. About 10-15 minutes.

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.

TOMATILLO SALSA FOR TORTILLA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in tomatillos, 1 cup water, and the chile. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatillos have softened, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.Let cool slightly.
• Working in batches, puree tomatillo mixture in a food processor with reserved cooking liquid. Add cilantro and salt; pulse to combine.