Tortillas Au Gratin
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these indulgent Tortillas Au Gratin—a vibrant Mexican-inspired casserole layered with tender flour tortillas, a creamy chile-infused sauce, and a luscious blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. This oven-baked dish delivers bold flavors with spices like paprika, cumin, and garlic powder, all wrapped in a velvety roux-based sauce enriched with sour cream. Perfectly golden and bubbly after a quick bake, it’s ready in just 45 minutes and makes six satisfying servings. Sprinkle fresh cilantro for a garnish that adds a pop of freshness to this cheesy, comforting masterpiece. Ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or when you’re simply craving irresistible Tex-Mex flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces chopped green chiles (canned)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously to make a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it turns light golden.
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the chopped green chiles, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove the saucepan from heat.
Stir the sour cream into the sauce mixture until fully combined.
Spread a thin layer of the sauce at the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Place two tortillas to cover the bottom of the dish. Spoon a portion of the sauce evenly over the tortillas, then sprinkle with a mix of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Repeat the process to create two more layers: tortillas, sauce, and cheese. Finish with a generous layer of cheese on the top.
Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.0 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.0 g | 690% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 6494 mg | 282% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.1 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 155.8 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 4401 mg | 339% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1202 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
