Casseroles are one-dish wonders and I am crazy about them for casual winter entertaining! There are so many delicious versions, it would be nearly impossible to post them all here. Instead, I will post this link to the Better Homes and Gardens site where you can get 36 casserole recipes that rock in one spot!
Each one is fabulous, but I am featuring my favorite of the bunch below: Monterey Tortilla Casseroles. I love this recipe for entertaining because it’s simple, just make-n-bake in 40 minutes or make ahead and freeze and because it’s special to serve each guest their own mini casserole.
This dish is absolutely perfect for a Super Bowl meal, if you are hosting a small crowd. Enjoy! To view all 36 Casserole recipes> BHG.com
Monterey Tortilla Casseroles – Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
Ingredients
- Nonstick spray coating
- 6 6-inch corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 cup loose-pack frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 16-ounce jar salsa verde
- 3 tablespoons light dairy sour cream
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crumbled Mexican Chihuahua® cheese or crumbled farmer cheese (4 ounces)
- Light dairy sour cream (optional)
- Snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Chopped tomato (optional)
- Jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
Directions
1. Spray four 10- to 12-ounce baking dishes with nonstick coating. Place 5 tortilla wedges in the bottom of each dish. Place remaining tortilla pieces on a baking sheet; bake in a 350 degree F oven about 10 minutes or until crisp and golden. Meanwhile, combine chicken, corn, salsa, the 3 tablespoons sour cream, cilantro, and flour. Divide mixture among dishes.
2. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Arrange baked tortilla pieces atop casseroles. Top with cheese; bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through. If desired, garnish with additional sour cream, jalapeno slices, cilantro, and tomato. Makes 4 servings.
3. To bake frozen casseroles: Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake about 20 minutes more or until heated through. Top with tortilla pieces and cheese; bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through. Garnish as above.
4. To micro-cook frozen casseroles: Cover microwave-safe casseroles with waxed paper; micro-cook on 30% power, allowing 4 minutes for 1 casserole and 5 minutes for 2 casseroles. Continue cooking, covered, on 100% power until heated through, allowing 2 to 4 minutes for 1 casserole or 3 to 6 minutes for 2 casseroles, rotating the dishes once. Top with baked tortilla pieces and cheese; micro-cook, uncovered, about 30 seconds more or until cheese is melted. Garnish as above.
Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble casseroles as directed above, except do not top with baked tortilla pieces; place baked pieces in a moisture- and vapor-proof plastic bag. Freeze casseroles and tortilla pieces up to 1 month.
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This casserole is so yummy. Thanks for the link to the 36 casseroles! I cook for my family every night and am always looking for new recipes.