Looking for Some Pampered Chef Mexican Recipes

[RossDeb2]

I have a customer whose new daughter in law will be visiting and she would like to make her some mexican recipes. I thought that maybe some of you might share some good ones, maybe even some from the US season's best. TIA for your help.

 

[pkd09]

Touchdown Taco Dip is a favorite....Taco Ring....Mexican Lasagna in DCB

 

[ChefBeckyD]

This is a great one! It's in 29 Min to Dinner Vol II

Cheesy Chicken Chilaquiles
This Mexican classic, a mixture of tortilla chips, cheese, vegetables and meat, gets an update as a layered microwave casserole.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb (750 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp (15 mL) Southwestern Seasoning Mix
1 3/4 cups (425 mL) salsa verde
1 cup (250 mL) 33% reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped fresh cilantro

12 cups (3 L) authentic restaurant-style tortilla chips (see Cook's Tips)
2 cups (500 mL) shredded Chihuahua cheese
1 cup (250 mL) crumbled queso fresco (4 oz/125 g)
Sour cream or crema (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut chicken into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces with Utility Knife. Combine chicken and seasoning mix in Deep Covered Baker; mix well. Spread chicken evenly over bottom of baker. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 4 minutes; stir to separate chicken. Microwave, covered, an additional 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Drain using small Colander.
2. Combine salsa and broth in (4-cup/1-L) Easy Read Measuring Cup. Chop cilantro using Santoku Knife. Arrange half of the tortilla chips over bottom of same baker, breaking chips; top with half each of the chicken, salsa mixture and cheeses. Sprinkle with ½ cup (125 mL) of the cilantro. Repeat layers one time ending with cheeses.
3. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 5-7 minutes or until cheeses are melted and most of the liquid is absorbed. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup (50 mL) cilantro. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings

Nutrients per serving: U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 410, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 30 g, Sodium 680 mg, Fiber 1 g

U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat, ½ fat (2 carb)

Cook’s Tips: Queso fresco, also called queso blanco, is a salty, crumbly cheese that is common in Mexican dishes. Farmer’s cheese can be substituted for the queso fresco.

Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese can be substituted for the Chihuahua cheese.

Authentic Mexican restaurant-style tortilla chips are thicker than other types of chips and keep their texture in this casserole.

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts, if desired.

Taco seasoning mix can be substituted for the Southwestern Seasoning Mix, if desired.

© 2010 The Pampered Chef used under license.
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[ChefBeckyD]

Here is a good dessert!

The Pampered Chef ®
Dulce de Leche Bites
Recipe

1/4 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
6 sheets (9 x 14 inches) thawed, frozen phyllo dough
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 can (13.4 ounces) dulce de leche
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups assorted fresh berries such as strawberries, raspberries and blueberries
Powdered sugar (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grate almonds with Microplane® Adjustable Grater. Combine almonds, granulated sugar and cinnamon in Prep Bowl. Lay one sheet of phyllo on Large Grooved Cutting Board; brush with melted butter using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush and sprinkle with about 1 tablespoon of the almond mixture using Easy Adjustable Measuring Spoon. Repeat two times to create phyllo stack, 3 sheets high.


2. Using Pizza Cutter, cut phyllo stack into 12 squares. Press squares into wells of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan with Mini-Tart Shaper. Repeat entire process with remaining three sheets phyllo, butter and remaining almond mixture for a total of 24 squares. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and crisp. Remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack to cool.


3. Whisk dulce de leche and cream cheese in Classic Batter Bowl with Stainless Whisk until smooth. Attach open star tip to Easy Accent® Decorator; fill with cream cheese mixture and pipe evenly into phyllo shells. Hull strawberries with Core & More; slice using Egg Slicer Plus®. Garnish each phyllo cup with berries. Sprinkle with powdered sugar using Flour/Sugar Shaker, if desired.


Yield: 24 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 110, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 70 mg, Fiber less than 1 g

Cook's Tip: Dulce de leche is a thick, caramel-like sauce that is available in cans. It can be found in the ethnic section of larger grocery stores.

© 2009 The Pampered Chef used under license.

 

[chefann]

The Mexican Lasagna is good, too. But the chilaquiles really take the cake.