Enchilada Casserole – Easy to make and great to eat!
The word casserole is derived from a French word that means ‘saucepan’. Apparently, casseroles originated as communal pots that people shared for meals. The oldest recipe for a casserole, around 1250, consisted of pasta sheets cooked in water, layered with grated cheese and spices.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 1 can small can diced green chiles
- 1 can small can of sliced black olives
- 1 can small can tomato sauce
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
garnish
- 3 green onions chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Brown meat and drain. Return to pan
- Add enchilada sauce, chiles, olives, and tomato sauce. Let simmer 15-20 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In baking dish layer corn tortillas. Cover tortillas with meat & sauce mixture then a layer of cheese – Repeat
- Place a layer of tortillas and cheese.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 – 25 minutes until cheese is melted. Garich with green onions and serve.
Notes
Use as much cheese as you wish.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.9g | Protein: 17.4g | Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 709mg
