Baja Lasagna Recipes

BAJA LASAGNA

Steps:

• preheat oven to 350.
• saute onion in a skillet with non stick spray about 4 minutes.
• add tomatoes, chiles, beans, and chili powder, and cumin. simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
• In a casserole dish layer tortilla in a single layer, then tomato mixture, then cheese, repeating layers until all is used.
• Top with sour cream and some reserved cheddar cheese.
• bake 30 minutes.

BAJA LASAGNA

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9" baking dish OR a casserole dish.
• In a skillet, saute ground beef with onion and garlic (if using), until meat is no longer pink; drain any fat.
• Add in tomatoes, chopped chilies, mushrooms, Pinto beans, chili powder and cumin, mix slightly; simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes.
• In a baking dish, arrange a single layer of tortilla strips.
• Pour 1/4 cup of the tomato mixture, and 1/3 of the cheese over the tortillas strips.
• Set aside a little of the cheese for the top Repeat layers.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Before serving, spread a layer of sour cream over the top of casserole, and sprinkle with any remaining reserved cheese.

MEXICAN LASAGNA WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain off excess fat. In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, refried beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder.
• Place four of the uncooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture over the noodles. Top with 4 more uncooked noodles and the remaining half of the beef mixture. Cover with remaining noodles. Combine the water and the salsa in a medium bowl, and pour over all.
• Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours, or until noodles are tender.
• In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, green onions and olives. Spoon over casserole, and top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.