How to Make Tortilla Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

For a delicious and comforting meal that's perfect for feeding a crowd or for a cozy family dinner, look no further than this flavorful Tortilla Casserole recipe. This Mexican-inspired dish is filled with layers of tortillas, savory meat, gooey cheese, and a spicy tomato sauce for a satisfying and hearty meal that everyone will love.

One of the best things about this Tortilla Casserole is how easy it is to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients and a minimal amount of prep work, ...

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Ingredients

  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • ⅔ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chile peppers, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Line the bottom of the dish with 4 tortillas. Sprinkle with 1/3 each of the green onions, olives, chile peppers, pimento peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, and Cheddar cheese. Repeat twice with the remaining ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, and salsa. Pour over the layered ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove the casserole from refrigerator, and remove plastic wrap. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake 45 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Nutrition

    277 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 691mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 376mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 292mg