Friday, February 5, 2010

Enchilada Lasagna

I have tried many "mexican" lasagna's and this one was by far my favorite. Brent and I both really enjoyed it and I definitely will make it again. Trena wasn't a fan, but this is not surprising, she hasn't liked much of anything I've cooked lately. She said it was spicy, and it did have a little spice to it, but nothing that required needing a drink of water. And after the first few bites you hardly noticed the spice. I made it using mild everything, and will probably make it with medium enchilada sauce next time (and when Trena is not home).

ENCHILADA LASAGNA

1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tsp. mexican seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
2 (10 oz) cans enchilada sauce
18 corn tortillas
1 (11 oz) can mexicorn, drained
2 (6 oz) pkgs. grilled chicken strips, cut into pieces
3 c. shredded mexican-blend cheese

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Blend refried beans and chiles. Cover; and microwave on high 1 minute.
3. Stir together ricotta, egg, mexican seasoning and salt; set aside.
4. Spread 1/2 C. of the enchilada sauce evenly in a 9x13 pan.
5. Overlap 6 corn tortillas to create a layer.
6. Spread 1/2 each of the bean mixture and ricotta mixture evenly over tortillas.
7. Top with 1/2 the drained mexicorn, 1/2 the chicken, and 1 c. shredded cheese.
8. Top with 1/2 c. enchilada sauce.
9. Add 6 more tortillas and top with a 1/4 c. enchilada sauce.
10. Repeat layering the bean mixture, ricotta mixture, mexicorn, chicken, and 1 c. shredded cheese.
11. Top with 1/2 c. enchilada sauce and last 6 tortillas.
12. Spread with remaining enchilada sauce; and sprinkle with remaining 1 c. shredded cheese.
13. Cover with foil; bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.
14. Let stand 5 minutes, and dig in.

Weight watchers points for 1/12th of the lasagna: 6 points ( I did use fat free ricotta cheese, but regular mexican blend and points are based on that).

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