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Chorizo Enchilada Casserole

A hearty and flavorful casserole with chorizo and enchilada sauce.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chorizo sausage
  • 1 can enchilada sauce 15 oz
  • 10 oz corn tortillas cut into strips
  • 2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent.
  • Add chorizo sausage to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • In a baking dish, layer half of the tortilla strips, half of the chorizo mixture, half of the enchilada sauce, and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream if desired.

Notes:

Feel free to add more veggies like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, Chorizo, Enchilada
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