Enchilada Casserole I Made It Ii

Enchilada Casserole

Cosmicmother 5 years ago
~Made for Jan. 2019's "Casserole" recipe challenge~

Enchilada Casserole by Chefmeow

This is so flavorful and delicious, the whole family LOVED it!
I followed all of the ingredients and amounts to the letter. But could only find the large sized corn tortillas. So I decided to make a "lasagna" instead of rolling the individual enchiladas. The sauce and meat layer was very flavourful. For the canned tomatoes I used Aylmer Accents petite cut stewed tomatoes with chili seasonings, so that might have helped add a little more flavor.
I got about 4 or 5 layers and used 10 large tortillas (cutting the tortillas to fit and using the scraps to fill in the gaps). I followed similar directions, dipping the tortillas in sauce and layering with meat, cheese and sauce. Once I got to the top layer all I used was the last bit of sauce and cheese; I didn't bother adding the salsa as there was enough sauce to cover and I was at the top of the pan. I thought I'd serve it with the salsa after it baked, but I didn't think it needed it.
I thought a lb of cheese would be way too much, but I did use it all and it was a perfect amount. I used the regular Jack cheese that was called for, and grated it myself. I'm glad I didn't go for jalapeno cheese as there was a bit of spice to the canned green chili's (I must have got a spicy one even though the can said mild! ;)
We had two dinners out of this, for the 4 of us. It was nice to have leftovers finally!
I will definitely make this recipe again, and I think I would prefer to layer it again also--since it was so much easier than rolling individual enchiladas!.I know this will be requested by the family and become a new favorite! :)
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mommyluvs2cook 5 years ago said:

Oh man, this looks SO GOOD Shona!!! I used to make something very similar to this but it was called "Burrito Pie" and it was made with flour tortillas. I totally am bookmarking this one :) :)

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LindaLMT 5 years ago said:

Wonderful photo Shona! Recipe looks like it's got a ton of flavor. I love stuff like this but my DH doesn't, it just doesn't agree with him. Nice idea to layer it!

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DIZ3 5 years ago said:

Great photo, Cosmicmother! We love Mexican food! This looks really tasty. Layering it was a good idea. Much simpler that rolling and stacking each enchilada and you still get the same great taste.

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Cosmicmother 5 years ago said:

Thanks Michelle! I was looking at Burrito pie recipes and Mexican lasagna's etc...but I liked the ingredients in this---- and I'm glad I went with it as the sauce is so delicious! :)

Thanks Linda! Is it the flavor he doesn't like or does it upset his system? I liked this as you make your own sauce and can adjust the seasonings if you wish-- I used the chili seasoned tomatoes but it does call for plain. :)

Thanks Diz! Yes, way simpler....I'm too impatient and take the easy way out when I can, Lol ;)

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