CHILAQUILES CASSEROLE 
Assemble casserole no more than 4 hours before cooking time so that tortillas remaining crisp. Serve as an appetizer or main dish with a green salad.

6 c. purchased tortilla chips
5 c. cooked chicken or turkey, diced
1 c. sour cream (optional)
2 c. refried beans
3 c. jack or mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1 jar La Victoria salsa
Minced parsley & pitted ripe olive slices

Distribute half of the tortilla chips over the bottom of a shallow 3-quart casserole (about 9 x 13 inches). Spoon beans evenly over tortilla chips. Sprinkle half of the chicken or turkey over the beans, then pour half of the jar of salsa over the chicken and top with half the cheese. Repeat layers of tortillas, meat, salsa and cover with remaining cheese. This can be kept covered and chilled for as long as four hours. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in a 375 degree oven (if refrigerated, 45 minutes). Garnish with sour cream, parsley and olives and serve hot. Makes 8 servings.

 

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