Category: Appetizers

  • Text-Mex Tortilla Casserole

    Text-Mex Tortilla Casserole

    Mexican-inspired Tex-Mex tortilla casserole featuring crispy Sonora Tortillas, eggs, chopped tomatoes, cilantro and corn.
    https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a40389/tex-mex-tortilla-casserole-recipe/

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    Directions

    Preheat oven to 350F. Cut Sonora Fajita Tortillas into chip-shaped triangles. Bake in oven on a non-stick pan until golden brown. Remove and let cool.

    Make egg base by whisking eggs, half-and-half, and salt together. Stir in cilantro and cheeses.

    In a large bowl, combine egg base with kale, tomatoes, corn, and tortilla chips. Toss to coat.

    Add veggie mixture to a baking dish. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until egg sets and cheese melts. Uncover for last 5 minutes to brown top.

  • Loaded Guacamole

    Loaded Guacamole

    A guacamole that eats like a meal with smashed avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, pepitas and bacon.
    https://whatsgabycooking.com/loaded-guacamole/

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    Directions

    Set oven to 350F. Cut Sonora Fajita tortillas into chip-shaped triangles. Bake in oven until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool.

    Cut avocados in half lengthwise. Remove pit and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place flesh into a bowl.

    Add lemon juice, lime juice, red onion, chives, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until half smooth and creamy, or other desired consistency. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Empty into serving dish.

    Top with all the toppings and serve immediately.

  • Carne Asada Breakfast Burritos

    Carne Asada Breakfast Burritos

    Carne Asada burritos are the breakfast of champions with skirt steak, egg, home fries and all your favourite carne asada seasonings.
    https://krollskorner.com/recipes/breakfast/carne-asada-burrito/#recipe

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  • Baked Churro Dessert Cones

    Baked Churro Dessert Cones

    Crispy and dusted in cinnamon sugar, baked churro cones will elevate any dessert. https://thefitfork.com/easy-baked-churro-tortilla-cones-for-ice-cream-frozen-yogurt/

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    Directions

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

    Roll one tortilla into a cone, folding the bottom. Use toothpicks to hold the cone shape. Place on rimmed baking sheet.

    Spray cones with oil on all sides. sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over cones, slowly turning to coat the entire cone.

    Bake in oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until tortillas become crispy and golden.

    Remove and allow to cool completely. Fill with ice cream, frozen yogurt, fruit, whipped cream – or any of your favourite fillings.

  • Taco Tortilla Roll-Ups

    Taco Tortilla Roll-Ups

    Taco tortilla roll-ups are simple, delicious and the perfect crowd pleaser for summertime entertaining.
    https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/taco-pinwheels/

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    Directions

    In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, taco seasoning and cheddar cheese.

    Add chicken, bell peppers and cilantro into the cream cheese mixture, stir until combined.

    Lay one of the tortillas flat on a cutting board. Spread approximately 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture all over the tortilla. Roll tightly.

    Repeat process for remaining tortillas.

    Place the tortilla rolls on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Chill for at least one hour or for up to one day.

    Slice tortilla rolls into 1 inch pinwheels. Serve with guacamole or salsa for dipping, if desired.

  • Mexican Chipotle Stuffed Peppers

    Mexican Chipotle Stuffed Peppers

    On the grill or in the oven – these delectably tender and smoky-sweet chipotle Mexican stuffed peppers feature black beans, quinoa and Cotija cheese.
    http://katieatthekitchendoor.com/2013/10/23/stuffed-peppers-with-black-beans-quinoa-beef-and-chipotle-sauce/

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    Directions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add stemmed and seeded peppers. Boil for 3-5 minutes to blanch. Remove with tongs and set aside. Cool and place in casserole dish.

    Rinse quinoa, drain, add to a medium pot of 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with corn and set aside once done.

    Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add minced onion and sauce around 5 minutes. Add ground beef and break apart. Brown meat thoroughly. Add chili powder and chipotle liquid, stir evenly to mix. Taste for seasoning and adjust to taste. Add black beans, tomato paste and 3/4 c crushed tomatoes. Cook around 5 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken. Add quinoa, season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Spoon filling into peppers, filling to the top and arrange in pan. Mix remaining crushed tomatoes and 1/4 cup of water and pour in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle peppers with cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, cover pan with foil and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Remove foil and broil peppers on high for 5 minutes. Crumble Cotija cheese and cover peppers and serve.