Aztec Casserole with Suiza Sauce (Pastel Azteca en Salsa Suiza)

Name: Aztec Casserole with Suiza Sauce (Pastel Azteca en Salsa Suiza)
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: Serves 6-8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.2 lbs (1 kg) corn tortillas, preferably freshly made and not refrigerated; As needed, vegetable oil; 2.2 lbs (1 kg) tomatillos; 1 large package (8 oz/225 g) cream cheese (such as Philadelphia); 2 serrano green chiles; 6 sprigs cilantro; 1/2 onion; As needed, water; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; as needed Shredded cooked chicken,; Shredded cheese, to taste; Shredded onion, to taste (optional); Salt, to taste

Cynthia Serena @cynthiaserena

Guadalajara

I was too lazy to make Swiss enchiladas one by one, so I decided to layer them like a casserole and it turned out delicious!

Cynthia Serena @cynthiaserena

Guadalajara

I was too lazy to make Swiss enchiladas one by one, so I decided to layer them like a casserole and it turned out delicious!

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Ingredients

45 minutes

Serves 6-8 servings

2.2 lbs (1 kg)corn tortillas, preferably freshly made and not refrigerated
As needed, vegetable oil
2.2 lbs (1 kg)tomatillos
1large package (8 oz/225 g) cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
2serrano green chiles
6 sprigscilantro
1/2onion
As needed, water
2chicken bouillon cubes
as neededShredded cooked chicken,
Shredded cheese, to taste
Shredded onion, to taste (optional)
Salt, to taste

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Steps

45 minutes

1

For the Suiza sauce, boil the tomatillos in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain the cooking water to prevent the sauce from turning sour. Blend the tomatillos with the cream cheese, bouillon cubes, 1/2 onion, cilantro, serrano chiles, and 2 cups water (about 480 ml) until very smooth.
2

Heat a little oil in a pot. Pour in the blended mixture. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more water. Bring to a boil, taste and adjust seasoning. If the sauce is too tart, add 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Set aside—this is your Suiza sauce.
3

Lightly fry the tortillas in hot oil, just as you would for enchiladas.
4

In a baking dish, layer some of the fried tortillas as the base, then add some shredded chicken and shredded cheese. If you like, add some shredded onion. Pour over some Suiza sauce. Repeat layers of tortillas, chicken, cheese, onion, and sauce until you fill the dish. Finish with cheese on top. Bake for 20 minutes or microwave for 3 minutes. Serve with white rice if you like.