Chipotle Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Chipotle Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable oil; 1 small onion; 4 poblano peppers, sliced into strips; 4 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo; 4 roma tomatoes; 2 tablespoons Mexican oregano; 16 ounces tomato sauce; 6 ounces tomato paste; water; 8 ounces chihuahua cheese; fresh cilantro, to taste; 16 ounces corn; 12 small tortillas

Servings: persons

vegetable oil
1 small onion
4 poblano peppers, sliced into strips
4 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo
4 roma tomatoes
2 tablespoons Mexican oregano
16 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
water
8 ounces chihuahua cheese
fresh cilantro, to taste
16 ounces corn
12 small tortillas

1
Saute onions and peppers in oil until peppers are floppy.
2
Dice 2 tomatoes and chipotle peppers, add with sauce and oregano, simmer
3
Add tomato sauce and paste, simmer, the longer the better.
4
Grate cheese, chop cilantro, toss together (preheat oven to 350u00b0F).
5
Cut tortillas in half, rinse corn and set aside, slice 2 tomatoes and set aside.
6
Layer in casserole dish: sauce, tortillas, cheese, sauce, corn, tortillas, cheese, sauce, corn, tortillas, sauce, cheese, arrange tomato slices on top.
7
Bake covered for 30-40 min., uncover and back another 15-25, let cool.
8
Top with sour cream and serve with Mexican rice and refried black beans.

428

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable oil, 1 small onion, 4 poblano peppers, sliced into strips, 4 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Mexican Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chipotle Mexican Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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