Tostada Casserole

Submitted by Chef #465252

"I had most of a bag of pre-made tostadas handy so I invented this lasagna-like casserole to use them up."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 dried ancho chiles, seeded and diced
• 2 lbs tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb ricotta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 18 tostadas
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated

directions

1. In a saute pan, sweat the onions, garlic and ancho chilies in the olive oil over low heat for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, lime juice and salt and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and cilantro. Season to taste.
3. Place 6 tostadas in a 9" x 13" baking dish. Top with 1/3 of the tomato sauce. Cover the sauce with 6 tostadas and top these with the cheese mixture. Cover the cheese mixture with the remaining 6 tostadas and top with the remaining tomato sauce and the cheese.
4. Bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.