Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Chilaquiles

From Ortega

12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips
1 cup chopped onion
1 16-oz jar ORTEGA Salsa - Thick & Chunky (Medium)
1 1/4 cups ORTEGA Enchilada Sauce, (10-ounce can)
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, or shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/4 cup ORTEGA Pickled Jalapeños Sliced
1 cup sour cream, (optional)
2 avocado, pitted and sliced

PREHEAT oven to 350º F.ADD vegetable oil to 1-inch depth in medium skillet; heat over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Place tortilla strips in oil; fry, turning frequently with tongs, until light golden brown. Remove from skillet; place on paper towels to soak.REMOVE all but 1 tablespoon oil from skillet. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in salsa and enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes.LAYER half of tortilla strips in ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Top with half of salsa mixture and half of cheese; repeat layers. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with jalapeños, sour cream and avocado just before serving.
NOTE:Frying step may be eliminated by breaking ORTEGA Taco Shells or ORTEGA Tostada shells into small pieces and using them in place of tortilla strips for a quick and easy alternative.

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