If you're looking for a mouthwatering and satisfying meal that combines savory flavors and textures, look no further than the delectable pork tortilla casserole, also known as "chilaquiles de puerco." This traditional Mexican dish is a fiesta of flavors, featuring tender pulled pork nestled amidst crispy tortilla chips, smothered in a rich and tangy tomato-based sauce. With its tantalizing aroma and irresistible taste, pork tortilla casserole is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a comforting family dinner. So, let's dive into the secrets of creating this culinary masterpiece and explore the best recipe that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
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PORK & TORTILLA CASSEROLE (CHILAQUILES DE PUERCO)
You can take a short cut by using unsalted corn chips ready made. This is not a hot, spicy recipe but you can heat it up by using hotter peppers and mixing some hot salsa
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Stale tortillas are best for this recipe, in any case when you have cut the tortillas intp strips spread them on a wire rack and leave for a couple of hours Combine pork, 1 onion& salt in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil and turn the heat down, continue simmering, covered for about 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is very tender Pour the veggie oil into a pan and heat it to 375F and fry the tortilla strips until crisp-you may have to add a little oil but wait until it is hot before continuing, place the fried strips on paper towels to drain Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and add the remaining onion, saute until soft 4 minutes Add the chilies, garlic& cumin, saute 1 minute.
- Stir in the undrained, chopped tomatillos, bring to a boil and simmer covered 15 minutes Add creamo, cook uncovered over medium heat stirring frequently until the mixture has reduced to 2 2/3 cups about 12 minutes, stir in the cilantro Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix cheeses in a small bowl.
- Shred the pork (use 2 forks).
- Spread half of the tortilla strips on the bottom of a shallow 2 1/2 quart, greased baking dish, add layer of pork, cream mixture and cheese, in that order and then repeat the layers Bake until hot through and golden on top appx 30 minutes.
- Garnish with tomatoe slices and sour cream.
SIMPLE CHIPOTLE CHILAQUILES (TORTILLA "CASSEROLE")
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the chips or measure out the store bought chips. For the sauce. If using drained canned tomatoes, place them in a blender jar. If using fresh tomatoes, spread the onto a baking sheet and place them 4 inches below a very hot broiler. When they are darkly roasted (they'll be blackened in spots), about 6 minutes, flip them over and roast the other side-5 to 6 minutes more will give you splotchy-black and blistered tomatoes that are soft and cooked through. Cool. Working over your baking sheet, pull off and discard the blackened skins, and for round tomatoes, cut out the hard cores where the stems were attached. Transfer to a blender, along with all the juices on the baking sheet. If using canned chipotles, add them to the blender, seeds and all, If using dried chipotles, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a couple of minutes, turning frequently until very aromatic. Place in a small bowl, cover with hot tap water and let rehydrate 30 minutes. Drain and add to the blender. Blend the tomatoes and chiles to a puree, but one that still retains a little texture. You should have 2 1/4 cups puree. Over medium heat, set a medium-large wide pot (like a 4-quart Dutch oven of Mexican cazuela) or a deep, large (12-inch) saute pan-you'll need a lid for whatever vessel you choose. Measure the oil, add half of the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until richly golden, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for another minute, then raise the heat to medium-high. Add the tomato puree and stir nearly constantly for 4 to 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens somewhat. Stir in the broth or water and season with salt. The sauce needs to be seasoned highly with salt, but watch out if your chips or broth is already salted. Cover the pot if not continuing with step 2 right away. You should have 4 1/2 cups broth mixture. To cook and serve the chilaquiles. Set out the crema, chicken and cheese. Put the pot over medium high heat until the broth mixture boils. Stir in the epazote (if you're using cilantro, set it aside to add later) and the tortilla chips, coating all the chips well. Let return to a rolling boil, cover tightly and turn off the heat. Let stand 5 minutes (no longer). Immediately uncover and very carefully stir to coat the chips evenly with the sauce and to check that the chips have softened nicely-they should be a little chewy, not mushy. (If they are too chewy, stir in a little more broth, cover and set over medium heat for 3 or 4 more minutes). Sprinkle with the cilantro, if that is the herb you're using. Either spoon onto warm individual plates in the kitchen or serve directly from the vessel it was made in. Whichever you choose, drizzle the chilaquiles with the crema (or one of its stand-ins), strew with the remaining sliced onion and the optional shredded chicken, and dust generously with the finely crumbled cheese.;
CHILAQUILES CON POLLO: TORTILLA CASSEROLE WITH CHICKEN BREAST
Steps:
- In a medium sauce pan boil the water, add the tomatillos and serrano chiles and let them cook for about 8 minutes. In a blender puree the tomatillos, chiles, garlic, and onions using enough of the tomatillo water to make a sauce consistency. Strain.
- Cut the tortillas in half and then in quarters making 8 triangles from each one. In a medium-size skillet heat the oil, fry the tortillas until crisp and remove from heat.
- In a medium-size skillet saute the chicken breast until done and then slice into 1-inch strips.
- In a medium sauce pan bring the tomatillo salsa to a boil, taste for salt, and season if necessary, add the crispy tortillas and let simmer for about 4 minutes or until the tortillas get soft.
- In a 8 by 8 inch baking dish, place some of the chilaquiles with sauce, add some of the chicken strips, cover with more tortillas then top with the grated cheese. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F. oven until the cheese melts, garnish with the cream, chopped onion, and avocado slices.
CHILAQUILE CASSEROLE
A comforting lunch or dinner dish. This easy to make casserole is a great way to use up leftover tortillas. Canned mild green chilies add juts the right amount of heat-even for finicky kids.
Provided by foxysnana
Categories Cheese
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Grease 11x7-inch baking dish.
- Spread half the tortillas along bottom of baking dish.
- Sprinkle half the cheese and 1 can chilies over top.
- Sprinkle onion mixture over chilies.
- Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, cheese and chilies.
- Whisk eggs, buttermilk, salt, pepper, cumin and oregano in medium bowl.
- Pour over casserole.
- Bake 45 minutes until set and browned on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.3, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 177.8, Sodium 553.7, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 8.1, Protein 20
PULLED PORK CHILAQUILES
No one expects a dish this delicious while camping. By preparing the pork at home, cooking over the fire is kept to a minimum. Store leftovers in the cooler, and then reheat and serve with a fried egg for a breakfast that will fuel your adventures all day.
Provided by Ashley Baron Rodriguez
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set a cast iron Dutch oven over hot coals. Heat butter until melted. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until soft and deeply browned in parts, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour salsa and chicken stock into the Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Layer in 1/2 of the chips, Cheddar cheese, and pulled pork. Repeat with the remaining chips, Cheddar cheese, and pulled pork (see Cook's Note for recipe link). Cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 173.9 mg, Fat 48.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 48.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 1968.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CHICKEN CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
Loaded with the flavors of Mexico--poblano and chipotle chiles, cilantro, adobo, and queso fresco--this chicken and tortilla casserole is a sure crowd pleaser.
Provided by Melt Organic Buttery Spread
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Melt® Organic Buttery Spread
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Adjust the oven racks to the upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the tortilla wedges on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Lightly coat both sides of the tortilla with vegetable oil spray.
- Bake the tortilla wedges until they are lightly browned and begin to crisp, 8 to 12 minutes. Flip the tortilla wedges and continue to bake until the chips are fully toasted, 8 to 12 minutes longer. Set the tortilla wedges aside and turn the oven to 500 degrees.
- Combine the poblano chiles, 1 cup of the onions, Melt®, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat to medium-high, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes longer.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, garlic, and chipotles and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes with their juice and the broth. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Nestle the chicken breasts into the sauce and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, about 5 minutes. When the sauce simmers, flip the chicken, cover, and continue to cook until the chicken registers 160 to 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 10 to 12 minutes longer.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate. When cool enough to handle, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Process the sauce in a blender until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Return the sauce to the skillet, season with salt and pepper to taste, bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the tortillas and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken, then transfer the mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake on the lower-middle rack until hot throughout, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 101.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 43.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 341.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
CHILAQUILES BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican dish that simmers (often leftover) fried corn tortillas in a salsa or mole sauce. We took the dinnertime favorite and gave it a brunch-ready twist in this casserole recipe. Eggs are layered on top of the tortilla chips, cheese and sauce for a hearty breakfast bake that's sure to be a hit! Top with fresh ingredients (hello, avocado, queso fresco and cilantro!) and be ready for everyone at the table to be grabbing seconds.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix enchilada sauce, chiles, green onion whites and taco seasoning mix. Spread 1 cup of mixture in dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese. Top with chips.
- Drizzle with remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil; make 6 wells in chip mixture. Crack one egg into each well. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until egg yolks are set and whites are firm. Top with green onion greens, avocado and queso fresco cheese. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 2/3 Cups, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE
You'll have fun layering crispy tortilla strips with chicken, salsa and cheese in this amazing casserole.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil 30 to 60 seconds or until light golden brown; drain.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole.
- Layer half of the tortilla strips in casserole; top with chicken, half of the salsa verde (about 2/3 cup) and 1 cup of the cheese. Press layers gently down into casserole. Repeat with remaining tortilla strips, sauce and cheese.
- Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg
Tips:
- Use day-old tortillas: This will help them to hold their shape better in the casserole.
- Cut the tortillas into uniform pieces: This will ensure that they cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the tortillas: This will prevent them from sticking together.
- Use a good quality salsa: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the casserole.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings: You can use whatever you like, such as sour cream, cheese, avocado, or cilantro.
Conclusion:
Pork tortilla casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover pork. With its combination of flavors and textures, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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