Chilaquillas

Tortilla chips topped with salsa, bell pepper, chicken or beef, black olives, Monterrey and Cheddar cheeses, and sour cream. Baked and served warm.

Ingredients -

1 medium package Tortilla Chips
1-1/2 cups chunky Mexican Salsa
1/2 cup Green or Red Pepper combination, chopped
1 cup Cooked Beef or Chicken
12 California-Style Black Olives, sliced
1 cup Monterey Jack, shredded
2 cups Cheddar, shredded
1 cup Sour Cream

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 325 F.

2. Grease large baking dish.

3. Arrange half the chips on bottom of casserole.

4. Top chips with half the salsa.

5. Spoon chopped green bell pepper and cooked meat over salsa.

6. Top meat with half the shredded cheese.

7. Repeat using remaining chips, salsa, and cheeses. Top with sour cream.

8. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven.

9. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Tip

Mexican Salsa

Use your favorite mild, medium or hot salsa

Mexican Cooking Tip

Avocado

To prevent avocado slices from browning, sprinkle with fresh lemon or lime juices.