Mexican Chilaquiles Casserole {Vegetarian}
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Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican dish. Corn tortillas are cut into quarters and lightly fried and covered with salsa or mole. This Chilaquiles casserole recipe is an easy variation of them.
It’s a recipe that she’s been making since the 60’s or 70’s. It comes from Lawry’s California Kitchen. This is a vegetarian version, but you could easily add shredded chicken or cooked beef for a heartier entree.
Here are a few more Latin inspired dishes!
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Ceviche)
Chilaquiles
From Lawry’s California Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 2 Tablespoons oil
- 1 package Lawry’s Taco Seasoning mix
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon Lawry’s seasoned salt
- 1 4 ounce can chopped green chiles
- 1 pound 4 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 6 ounce package tortilla chips
Instructions
- Saute onions in oil, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, taco seasoning, seasoned salt and green chiles. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
- In a greased 13″ x 9″ baking dish, arrange 1/2 of each, tortilla chips, sauce, and Jack Cheese. Repeat layers. Top with sour cream. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake 10 minutes longer.
- Let stand 15 minutes before cutting into squares.
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What fantastic easy recipes.
Irene, those are both really old recipes from my mom!
I really miss the Lawry’s California Center. Loved their cooking classes.
I was never able to visit Lawry’s California Center, but I love the spinach!
I’m a big fan of chilaquiles and I’m glad you posted this recipe. It looks very similar to the one I had in a Mexican restaurant once. I like that you used Lawry’s taco seasoning and green chiles for extra flavor. I can’t wait to make this casserole at home.
Thanks for sharing this easy recipe.