Cinco de Mayo Mexican Tortilla Stack

This is a rough interpretation of a dish I made tonight for Cinco de Mayo. It has the flavors of an enchilada in stackable form . . . think Mexican lasagna.
Since I made it for just two, I used small tortillas. I did just three layers of tortilla and two of filling but it could be stacked higher.
Ingredients could vary -- I used green enchilada sauce but red would work. I used ground pork seasoned cooked with onions and seasoned with chili powder and cumin but ground beef or turkey combined with taco seasoning would work, or leave out the meat and go with just beans . . . any kind including refried. Use Mexican cheeses or blends or just stick with Cheddar. I added some green chilis as I had a can open, leftover from another recipe. The ideas are endless!
A springform pan is not essential, a round cake pan works if you want to stick to a round shape.

Cinco de Mayo Mexican Tortilla Stack
3 or more flour or corn totillas
Green or red enchilada sauce
Cooked ground pork, beef or turkey seasoned with chili powder & cumin or taco seasoning
Cooked beans -- black, pinto, or refried
Grated cheese -- Cheddar or Mexican
Corn -- frozen or canned
Other possibilities: green chilies, sautéed red peppers
Topping Ideas: Lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, salsa, sour cream, avocado slices
  1. Brush both sides of a tortilla with enchilada sauce and position in the bottom of a springform or cake pan.
  2. Add a layer of toppings such as seasoned cooked meats, beans, cheese, corn, chilies, etc.
  3. Add a 2nd tortilla and brush top with enchilada sauce. Add another layer of topping.
  4. Finally top with a 3rd tortilla (unless you wish to build a higher stack) and brush liberally with enchilada sauce. 
  5. Cover top loosely with foil and bake for about 30 to 40 minutes removing foil the last 10 minutes and adding more cheese to the top.( I set the springform pan on a baking sheet in case of seepage.)
  6. Garnish with the toppings of your choice and serve extras on the side. Cut in wedges to serve.
Recipe without photos . . .
Cinco de Mayo Mexican Tortilla Stack
3 or more flour or corn totillas
Green or red enchilada sauce
Cooked ground pork, beef or turkey seasoned with chili powder & cumin or taco seasoning
Cooked beans -- black, pinto, or refried
Grated cheese -- Cheddar or Mexican
Corn -- frozen or canned
Other possibilities: green chilies, sautéed red peppers
Topping Ideas: Lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, cilantro, sour cream, avocado slices
  1. Brush both sides of a tortilla with enchilada sauce and position in the bottom of a springform or cake pan.
  2. Add a layer of toppings such as seasoned cooked meats, beans, cheese, corn, chilies, etc.
  3. Add a 2nd tortilla and brush top with enchilada sauce. Add another layer of topping.
  4. Finally top with a 3rd tortilla (unless you wish to build a higher stack) and brush liberally with enchilada sauce. 
  5. Cover top loosely with foil and bake for about 30 to 40 minutes removing foil the last 10 minutes and adding more cheese to the top. ( I set the springform pan on a baking sheet in case of seepage.)
  6. Garnish with the toppings of your choice and serve extras on the side. Cut in wedges to serve.

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