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    Chilaquiles


    Source of Recipe


    Food Network: Juan-Carlos Cruz

    List of Ingredients




    -1 tablespoon canola oil
    -1 pound lean ground turkey
    -2 red onions, chopped
    -4 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
    -1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
    -1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
    -1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, not drained
    -1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes with green chiles, not drained
    -Salt
    -1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    -2 cups shredded low-fat Cheddar
    -1 pint light cream cheese
    -8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
    -1 bunch green onions, sliced
    -1/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

    Recipe



    -Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    -Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
    -Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to coat the bottom of the pot.
    -Add the ground turkey to the hot oil and brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
    -Drain meat into a colander and reserve.
    -To the same skillet which has a little residual fat from cooking the turkey, add the onions and cook over medium heat until soft; then add the garlic and cook until soft.
    -Stir in the chili powder and cumin.
    -Add the chiles and their juices and the tomatoes and their juices.
    -Add the meat back to the pan and stir until combined.
    -Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until thick.
    -Season with salt, to taste, and pepper.

    -In a medium bowl, combine Cheddar and cream cheese; set aside.
    -Line a casserole dish with half the tortillas and ladle half of the meat mixture over.
    -Cover with half of the cheese mixture.
    -Top with half of the green onions.
    -Repeat layers 1 more time.
    -Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbling.
    -Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.





 

 

 


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