Green Enchilada Pie

Layered like lasagna, this enchilada casserole is easy and delicious. Great with a side of rice and a dollop of guacamole.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 6 ounces sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 bunch scallions, diced
  • 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a food processor or with a stick blender, puree the soup, green chilies, spinach, cumin, cilantro, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Assemble the enchilada pie in an oiled 12-inch cast iron skillet or oven-proof casserole dish as follows:
    • Layer one cup of the soup mixture on the bottom of the pan.
    • Place 3 corn tortillas on top of the mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 of the shredded cheese and 1/3 of the scallions.
    • Repeat the process with two more layers of soup mixture, tortillas, cheese, and scallions.
    • For the top layer, place the last 3 tortillas, the last of the soup mixture, and top with the remaining cheese.
  4. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. The sauce will be bubbly and the cheese golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve with Mexican or Spanish rice, guacamole and tortilla chips or jicama coleslaw.

 

Recipe and Photography courtesy of co+op