Ideas for using up Corn Tortillas
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skinnyminnie
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I'm determined to eat through the miscellaneous odds and ends left in my fridge and cabinets before I buy anything else. That being said, I have a package of those small corn tortillas that needs to be eaten up. Does anyone have any ideas on how to use these in a casserole or something? Thanks!
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Hmm, not sure of a casserole.
I like to use them for little breakfast burritos though. Just throw in some eggs with ketchup.0 -
A friend of mine always made pizza with hers before and after her surgery! low cal and tasty!!!0
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We have used them to make an enchilada "casserole", or you could just make enchiladas. Also nice toasted crisp and sprinkeled over soup or salads.0
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mexican tortilla casserole in a slow cooker or oven. I'm pretty sure you can find a yummy recipe on Sparks People.0
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You can make chicken enchiladas or use a different meat of your choice. I like to tear those tortillas into strips and layer my casserole with cheese, sauce, black beans, etc.0
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Spray them with a little cooking spray, sprinkle with a bit of salt, and bake them at 400 for 10 min (flip in between) for some low-cal tortilla chips! Perfect snack with a little bit of salsa and guacamole, low cal and it fulfills the salty/crunchy cravings!0
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You could make gilled fish tacos... they are so yummy!!! or chicken if you don't like fish!0
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Check out this recipe from Cooking Light. I have made it and it was really good!
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=100000016347400 -
Chicken breast cut up into chunk/strips.
Lots of salad...spinach etc.
Mix with light mayonnaise
Wrap
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Juevos Rancheros! My favorite is the Cooking Light recipe.0
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Make your own corn chips
Slice them into 6ths with a pizza cutter. Spray with nonstick, spread on a cookie sheet. Bake in 350 til crispy. Eat with hot sauce or make nachos.
sometimes, I'll sprinkle a bit of chili powder over before baking. Just depends on my mood0 -
Such awesome ideas! Thank you very much!0
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If you have enough tortillas you can make a lighter version of Chilaquiles, like this:
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/chilaquiles_casserole.html
Most original recipes require you to fry the tortillas first. Not necessary!0 -
I make casseroles weekly with leftover chicken, steak, pork, roast - whatever meat I have available.
The basic premise is this:
In casserole pan - put about 1/4 cup of salsa on the bottom, start layering - first about 4-5 corn tortillas, plain yogurt on top of that (you can use sour cream but I always use plain yogurt and no one can tell) whatever meat you are using, more salsa, vegetables (again, I will use leftover veggies or sometimes a bag of frozen corn, usually a chopped onion and/or green pepper) begin again w/ the same layers and then I top with a can of either the red enchilada sauce or the green. I will sometimes add shredded cheese on top too but it's really not necessary. I will sometimes add a can of black beans too. I will serve this with a nice green salad and call it dinner!
This is always, always a hit with my family. It cracks me up too since I basically clean out the leftovers from my fridge to make it!0 -
For the above recipe - do you bake this or serve it cold like a dip? Just curious - I didn't know if the sour cream bakes well. Thanks!0
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I make casseroles weekly with leftover chicken, steak, pork, roast - whatever meat I have available.
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This is always, always a hit with my family. It cracks me up too since I basically clean out the leftovers from my fridge to make it!
LOL! A friend of mine makes "Must Go Soup" - That's when she cleans out her fridge, (as in "Everything Must Go!").
Your recipe looks like a keeper. I use a lot of LaTortilla Low Carb WW tortillas - Have been thinking of trying those in something similar, like Chilequilas.0 -
Family favorite here. You can healthy it up by substituting low fat, light, etc. products.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
This is a Tex-Mex casserole dish that will be eaten up so fast. It is petty simple to make. It is assembled just like a Lasagna dish. Only difference is that we use Corn Tortillas.
Ingredients:
10 - 7 inch corn tortillas
1 lb. chicken, cooked and shredded
1 lb. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pt. sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup mayo.
1/4 green onions, chopped (garnish)
* 1 can Rotel, drained (garnish)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Cook chicken, shred, and cool.
3. Mix shredded chicken, sour cream, chicken broth, taco seasoning, mayo, 3/4 of cheddar cheese, and salt & pepper in a bowl.
4. Lightly grease a 9x9 casserole dish.
5. Place 2 corn tortillas on bottom of the casserole dish.
6. Cover with chicken mixture.
7. Repeat until all tortillas are gone. Note: The final layer should be 2 tortillas.
8. Place drained Rotel and remaining cheddar cheese on top.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 45 min.
10. Remove foil and place under broiler for 3-5 mins.
11. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Tips from Chef Bek:
* Boil your chicken to prevent from overcooking.
* If Rotel is not available, use a can of Mexican Stewed Tomatoes.
Black Bean Corn Salsa Recipe0 -
I make casseroles weekly with leftover chicken, steak, pork, roast - whatever meat I have available.
The basic premise is this:
In casserole pan - put about 1/4 cup of salsa on the bottom, start layering - first about 4-5 corn tortillas, plain yogurt on top of that (you can use sour cream but I always use plain yogurt and no one can tell) whatever meat you are using, more salsa, vegetables (again, I will use leftover veggies or sometimes a bag of frozen corn, usually a chopped onion and/or green pepper) begin again w/ the same layers and then I top with a can of either the red enchilada sauce or the green. I will sometimes add shredded cheese on top too but it's really not necessary. I will sometimes add a can of black beans too. I will serve this with a nice green salad and call it dinner!
This is always, always a hit with my family. It cracks me up too since I basically clean out the leftovers from my fridge to make it!0 -
Family favorite here. You can healthy it up by substituting low fat, light, etc. products.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe
This is a Tex-Mex casserole dish that will be eaten up so fast. It is petty simple to make. It is assembled just like a Lasagna dish. Only difference is that we use Corn Tortillas.
Ingredients:
10 - 7 inch corn tortillas
1 lb. chicken, cooked and shredded
1 lb. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pt. sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup mayo.
1/4 green onions, chopped (garnish)
* 1 can Rotel, drained (garnish)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Cook chicken, shred, and cool.
3. Mix shredded chicken, sour cream, chicken broth, taco seasoning, mayo, 3/4 of cheddar cheese, and salt & pepper in a bowl.
4. Lightly grease a 9x9 casserole dish.
5. Place 2 corn tortillas on bottom of the casserole dish.
6. Cover with chicken mixture.
7. Repeat until all tortillas are gone. Note: The final layer should be 2 tortillas.
8. Place drained Rotel and remaining cheddar cheese on top.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 45 min.
10. Remove foil and place under broiler for 3-5 mins.
11. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Tips from Chef Bek:
* Boil your chicken to prevent from overcooking.
* If Rotel is not available, use a can of Mexican Stewed Tomatoes.
Black Bean Corn Salsa Recipe
Sounds REALLY good!!!0 -
Fish tacos with mango salsa. Best use of corn tortillas I can think of.0
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