Tortilla Dressing

This is a very different take on dressing/ stuffing. you could even do a southwest themed thanksgiving!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 9 cups

Ingredients

• 8  corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1⁄4 cup canola oil
• 8  flour tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1  cup  crushed corn bread prepared stuffing
• 1  small onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup  finely chopped  sweet red pepper
• 1  jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh cilantro
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon  minced fresh sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 1  cup chicken broth

Directions

1. In a large skillet, saute corn tortilla strips in oil in batches for 1 minute or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, combine the corn tortilla strips, flour tortilla strips, stuffing, onion, red pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, chili powder, sage, coriander, cumin and salt. Stir in egg and broth.
3. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 35-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 9 cups.