Best 8 Mexican Layered Sandwich Recipes

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Mexican layered sandwich, also known as torta, is a delectable and versatile dish that combines the flavors and textures of Mexican cuisine. With its layers of savory fillings, such as meats, cheese, beans, and vegetables, nestled between soft and fluffy bread, the Mexican layered sandwich is a true culinary delight. This article will guide you through the steps of creating an authentic and satisfying Mexican layered sandwich, exploring variations and providing tips for achieving the perfect balance of flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEXICAN LAYERED SANDWICH



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Dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy layered turkey sandwich in a new way - a delightful meal. Perfect if you love Mexican cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter)
2 large lettuce leaves, shredded (1/2 cup)
1/2 pound thinly sliced cooked turkey
1/2 cup purchased spicy guacamole
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 medium green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 cup sour cream
Salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Place 1 tortilla on serving platter. Top with lettuce, half of the turkey and another tortilla.
  • Reserve 1 tablespoon guacamole; spread remaining guacamole evenly over second tortilla. Sprinkle with half each of the cheese, olives, bell pepper and green onions.
  • Top with third tortilla and remaining turkey; sprinkle with cilantro. Top with remaining tortilla. Spread sour cream evenly over sandwich. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, olives, bell pepper and green onions. Top with reserved guacamole.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours. To serve, cut into 6 wedges. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

LAYERED ITALIAN SANDWICH



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Love the layers, but the real deli sandwich secret is the basil pesto slathered on both sides of the bread.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 round focaccia bread (about 8 inches in diameter)
1 container (7 ounces) refrigerated basil pesto
4 ounces sliced hard salami
6 lettuce leaves
4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced
6 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey
4 ounces sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Cut focaccia horizontally in half. Spread pesto on both cut sides of focaccia.
  • Layer salami, lettuce, tomatoes, turkey and cheese on bottom of focaccia; add top of focaccia. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Cut into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN LAYERED DIP



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A no-bake Tex-Mex dip for chips done in layers in a shallow dish.

Provided by Rusty

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1 cup guacamole
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup chopped black olives

Steps:

  • Spread refried beans in the bottom of a (1-quart) shallow edged serving dish (you can use a transparent dish if you'd like). Sprinkle the seasoning packet over the beans. Layer the diced tomatoes over the beans, the sour cream over the tomatoes, and the guacamole over the sour cream. Sprinkle the entire layered dip with cheddar cheese, followed by green onion and finishing it off with a layer of black olives. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 525.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

MEXICAN SANDWICHES



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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Sandwich     Bean     Cheese     Onion     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Avocado     Jalapeño     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 large sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup pork lard or vegetable oil
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion plus 8 very thin slices
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
4 large soft white rolls, such as Portuguese (preferably oblong)
2 cups shredded roast chicken or pork
4 tablespoons crema or sour cream
12 to 16 slices pickled jalapeños with 2 teaspoons juice from can or jar
1/4 cup crumbled queso cotija (aged white cheese) or parmesan
1/3 cup cilantro leaves
2 radishes, very thinly sliced
1 (6- to 8-ounces) firm-ripe avocado, sliced
2 cups thinly sliced romaine

Steps:

  • Heat lard in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook chopped onion and garlic, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add beans, broth, and 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and simmer, mashing beans, until beans resemble a coarse purée, about 5 minutes.
  • Halve rolls horizontally and hollow out slightly, discarding excess bread. Generously spread refried beans on both sides of each roll, then make sandwiches with remaining ingredients and salt to taste.

MEXICAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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A little salsa goes a long way in these quick, no-fuss sandwiches. Perked up with sweet peppers, they're tasty, fun and ideal on busy weeknights. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 slices rye bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup fresh salsa, well drained
3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute peppers in oil until tender. Spread 4 bread slices with mayonnaise. Layer with peppers, salsa and cheese. Top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-4 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

LAYERED MEXICAN CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Enjoy all of your favorite Tex-Mex tastes with our Layered Mexican Casserole Recipe. Our Layered Mexican Casserole Recipe is packed with great flavors.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb. ground beef
1 can (11 oz.) corn, drained
1-1/2 cups TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Cottage Cheese
1 container (8 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
5 cups tortilla chips, divided
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Add corn and salsa; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Mix cottage cheese and sour cream in small bowl.
  • Layer 2 cups chips, half the meat mixture, 3/4 cup cheddar and half the cottage cheese mixture in 2-qt. casserole. Repeat layers of chips, meat mixture and cottage cheese mixture.
  • Bake 35 min. Insert remaining chips around edge of casserole; top with remaining cheddar. Bake 10 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 1080 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 23 g

BEST EVER LAYERED MEXICAN DIP



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This is the quickest, easiest, best tasting Mexican dip ever! It's great to serve at parties. I always make two!

Provided by Noelle C

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (9 ounce) can bean dip
1 (6 ounce) container guacamole
12 ounces sour cream
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • In a clear pie pan, or similar dish, spread a layer of bean dip. Top the bean dip with a layer of guacamole. Allow the layers to thicken in the refrigerator for approximately 20 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, while the bean dip and guacamole chill, combine the sour cream and taco seasoning. When the chilled mixture is sufficiently thickened, spread a layer of the sour cream mixture over the layer of guacamole. Top the sour cream layer with the grated cheese. Garnish the layers with the jalapenos and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 152.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

MEXICAN LAYERED SANDWICHES



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Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup guacamole
4 pita bread (6 inches in diameter)
6 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkeys
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (3 ounces)
creamy salsa
CREAMY SALSA
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon salsa
1 tablespoon chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Spread guacamole over pita breads. Top with turkey, lettuce, tomato and cheese. Top with Creamy Salsa. Sprinkle with sliced ripe olives or chopped green onions, if desired.Mix all ingredients.1 SANDWICH: Calories 385 (Calories from Fat 135) Fat 15g (Saturated 7g) Cholesterol 60mg Sodium 660mg Carbohydrates 40g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 25g.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose the best type of bread: French bread, hoagie rolls, or bolillos are all great options for a Mexican layered sandwich. They are sturdy enough to hold all the fillings and have a slightly chewy texture that complements the other ingredients.
  • Layer the ingredients in the right order: The bottom layer should be a spread, such as refried beans or guacamole. This will help to keep the bread from getting soggy. The next layer should be a protein, such as grilled chicken or carnitas. The next layer should be a vegetable, such as lettuce or tomatoes. Finally, the top layer should be a cheese, such as queso fresco or Monterey Jack.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: There are many different ways to make a Mexican layered sandwich. You can use different types of bread, fillings, and cheeses. You can also add different sauces, such as salsa or sour cream, to taste.
  • Make sure the sandwich is well-balanced: A good Mexican layered sandwich should have a balance of flavors and textures. There should be a mix of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavors. There should also be a mix of soft and crunchy textures.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately: Mexican layered sandwiches are best served immediately after they are made. This will help to prevent the bread from getting soggy and the fillings from drying out.

Conclusion:

Mexican layered sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick lunch or dinner. With so many different ways to make them, you're sure to find a Mexican layered sandwich that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting meal to try, give a Mexican layered sandwich a try!

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