Layered Tortilla Casserole Recipe

Name: Layered Tortilla Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups prepared salsa; 12 corn tortillas; 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese, divided use; 1 (7 ounce) can diced mild green chilies, undrained, divided use; 4 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; chopped cilantro; prepared salsa

Servings: persons

nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups prepared salsa
12 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese, divided use
1 (7 ounce) can diced mild green chilies, undrained, divided use
4 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
chopped cilantro
prepared salsa

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spray 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray; set aside.
3
Heat oil in medium skillet on medium-high heat.
4
Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is softened.
5
Remove from heat and stir in salsa.
6
Place 6 tortillas in bottom of baking dish.
7
Top with half cheese and half canned chilies.
8
Top with onion-garlic-salsa mixture.
9
Cut remaining 6 tortillas into fourths and place on top.
10
Place remaining cheese and chilies on top.
11
In large bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, corn, salt, pepper, oregano and cumin.
12
Pour over top of casserole.
13
Using fork, lift and jiggle some of the top layer of tortillas, so some egg mixture drizzles down.
14
Bake in preheated oven 45 to 50 minutes or until top is set and browned.
15
Let rest 15 minutes.
16
If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro and tomato salsa.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Layered Tortilla Casserole falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Layered Tortilla Casserole

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