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Fold-Over Tortilla Bake

Fold-Over Tortilla Bake has become a cherished favorite in my household. A rich dish that's inspired by Tex-Mex quesadillas and serves the cheesy-rich experience that everyone enjoys!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American/Mexican
Servings 3
Calories 1.062 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup canned corn
  • 500 g 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 400 g 14 oz canned tomatoes
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro
  • 8-10 tortillas
  • 1 cup herbed cream cheese
  • ¼ cup jalapenos chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese separated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven 180C/350F.
  • Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a medium pan. Saute onions for 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook for 5 minutes. Drain excess liquid if needed.
    1 onion, 500 g 1 pound ground beef
    browning meat and adding spices to make fold-over tortilla bake
  • Mix beef with spices, corn, garlic, tomato paste and salt. Pour in tomatoes and enchilada sauce.
    ½ cup canned corn, 2 garlic cloves, 3 tablespoon tomato paste, 400 g 14 oz canned tomatoes, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cilantro, 1 cup enchilada sauce
    combining ingredients in a pot to make fold-over tortilla bake
  • Spread some cream cheese on top of each tortilla and fold as shown on the video.
    8-10 tortillas, 1 cup herbed cream cheese
    how to fold tortillas to make fold-over tortilla bake
  • Pour ⅔ of the sauce and layer tortillas on top. Add remaining sauce on top. Bake for 15 minutes, add cheese and bake for 5 minutes more.
    ¼ cup jalapenos, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
    final step of making fold-over tortilla bake by adding last layer of filling before covering with cheese and baking

Nutrition

Calories: 1.062kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 45gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 2.753mgPotassium: 1.324mgFiber: 8gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 2.173IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 10mg
Keyword bake, casserole, corn, cream cheese, fold-over, ground beef, jalapenos, Tortilla
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