Acapulco Tuna Dish

Submitted by BakinBaby

"This gives tuna a whole new taste! Comes from my mothers favorite cookbook by Jackie Olden. The original recipe served 8-10, so I've down sized it a bit."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup onion (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna (drained, we like solid white albacore)
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 3 ounces tortilla chips
• 1 1⁄2 cups monterey jack cheese (shredded)
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• salt and pepper
• parsley, and black olives for garnish

directions

1. Saute onions in oil, cook until transparent.
2. In a large bowl combine drained tuna,onions, tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, eggs and milk, blend.
3. Place half of the chips in the botttom of a 2 quart dish, top with half of the cheese, then half the tuna mixture, repeat layers.
4. Spread sour cream on top, cook 25-30 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven until hot and bubbly.
5. Garnish with parsley and olives.

Reviews

[jessi_mcg]

I admit I had no idea what to expect from this recipe, but I was definitely pleased with the outcome! It was better after a little bit of time out of the oven--after just five minutes it was still pretty gooey and after about ten it was definitely more casserole-like. I used a combination of cheddar, colby, and mozzarella cheeses as that is what I had on hand, and plain yogurt for the sour cream. I think the olive garnish gave it a lot more appeal on the plate; next time I might add chopped green onions or fresh tomatoes as well. This definitely gets points from me for being a creative way to serve canned tuna, as those are hard to find! It is also a great way to use the crumbs at the bottom of the chip bag; I tend save them in a jar and after enough have gathered I use them in a casserole. Now I have another casserole to add to that rotation! Thanks so much for posting! Made for Newest Zaar Tag.