Mexican Lasagne - Third Time a Charm!

[straitfan]

OMIGOSH! I was soooo looking forward to trying this recipe and made it last night..
YUCK!!!
The only variation from the recipe was using dried minced onion b/c of fresh for DH. I got the polite "you don't have to make this again" from him, and DS wouldn't have anything to do with it after one bite. The more I ate the worse I thought it was. We're having fridge issues right now, so I didn't even save the leftovers. And I bought a whole bunch of the recipe cards for this one!

 

[babywings76]

The first time I made this I used 1/2 green sauce, 1/2 red. I thought it was great with flavor. Second time I just used the green sauce and since my FC was dirty I just chopped up the onion with my knife. The onions were a little crunchy still and they were larger pieces than when I used my FC, but the overall flavor was good. Different than the first time. I think I like the 1/2 and 1/2 flavor the best. The only negative thing my DH had to say was that the edge pieces didn't have enough tortillas, and the middle pieces had too thick of a layer. So I think next time, I will break up the pieces a little to make the layers more even. But I'm not sure how to dip them in the sauce if they are broken... would just drizzling the sauce on them be good enough?

 

[Jessamary]

I tried it again after I was at our Spring Kickoff and tasted what it's supposed to taste like. I love it! We definitely added too much cilantro and onion, and not NEARLY enough chicken the first time.

This is something I will definitely make again! Oh, and the kids liked it this time, too. (Though a 21 month-old with two helpings makes for an...aromatic...diaper situation!)

 

[gailz2]

I decided to look up this link after I just made the lasagne -- pretty much according to recipe.

I used 2 10-ounce cans of red enchilada sauce (thought I only needed one, luckily had one in my cupboard, 28 ounces would be too much for me). One can definitely wasn't enough, and 2 cans was just about right. I didn't have enough fresh cilantro, so used some cilantro paste with it (available in salad aisle at large grocery store). It came out wonderful! I used the small corn tortillas, and did cut them into halves. There were only 10 in my pkg., not 12, but it was perfect.

DH and I both agreed it could use a little more zip (as we do like spicy things). Next time I'll try the green enchilada sauce. The cheese amount wasn't bad, but I would add more for myself. I also used the 1/3 less fat cc and it was wonderful. I didn't notice any crunchiness with the onions -- perhaps I diced them up finer in my food chopper.

I'd make it again, and I think I'd also try it with some roast beef or pork!! A bit of sour cream on the side might be tasty as well, with a bit of fresh chives to sprinkle on the sc.

 

[wadesgirl]

For those who don't like regular corn tortillas try white corn ones. I like the flavor of those much better!

 

[amycheryl]

I made this and did not care for it as well. I think I'll try half green, half red sauce next time and more cheese with the SW seasoning on the chicken. Just wondering if anyone has tried with corn tortillas versus flour tortillas to know for sure if flour would be "gluey" as one person put it. I definitely prefer flour, but don't want another mess-up. Any ideas?

 

[amycheryl]

Oh, and I agree- cilantro shouldn't have caused it to be spicy. Maybe the brand of salsa or enchilada sauce?? I personally think Wal-Mart's salsa tends to be on the spicy side...

 

[baychef]

Hated this too. Another consultant suggested the flour tortillas which I would like better. I hate the taste of corn tortillas.

I did make this as a request at a party. The host purchased flour tortillas and bought jalepeno cheese instead. It was a huge hit. If I did make it again, I would make it this way. Usually I do not offer it as a recipe.

Now the Loaded Baked Potato Chowder is a HUGE hit!!!!!

 

[Patty Davis]

I make this for shows all of the time! It is a huge hit! I generally do not put as much onion or cilantro as called for, depending on the crowd. My family loves it also!

 

[amycheryl]

Okay, I made this tonight and made some changes that others suggested. (We were VERY disappointed the first time I made it, following the recipe exactly) This time, it turned out DELICIOUS!! Even my 15 month old was putting it away! My changes were:

Used 2 of the small cans of enchilada sauce- one green and one red
Used flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas
Added more Monterey Jack cheese than called for (ended up using 2 10-oz. blocks, shredded)

That's all I changed and it made a huge difference. I will definitely be making this one more often now. My hubby loved it too.

 

[MLinAZ]

I've made this with both red and green enchilada sauce and like it both ways.

I think the enchilada sauce makes a big difference - for people that don't like spicy buy a milder version, if you like spicy then buy the medium or hot. Some of the enchilada sauces have a lot of kick which would make a big difference in the "blah" factor on this!

That said, I'm always a fan of anything I can add a rub or seasoning of ours in because then people will add those to their order to duplicate the recipe, so adding in the SW seasoning or Chipotle rub would be a good idea!

 

[Suzy Englert]

Re: Mexican Lasagne - help!If I cook this recipe in the DCB is 30 minutes long enough? Do I leave the lid on the entire time? Today's host just told me last night that her microwave is not big enough to hold the DCB.

Thanks,
Suzy in Texas

 

[JAE]

Hmmm....I never saw this thread. We like the enchilada exactly the way the recipe says to make it. Maybe we're a little strange. Oh well. If my family will eat it, I'll make it over and over. And, I want to know Kacey's cilantro poem.JAE

 

[JAE]

Here's that poem. It's actually in another thread. I thought I had read it before. I love cilantro, but my family does not care for it."Cilantro, Cilantro so green and so leafy
To others you look like a cousin of ParsleyYour taste is so strong
Like pot in a bongAnd I've tried really hard to like you...I went to Chipolte
Because it is FridayAnd ordered a chicken burrito-With cilantro lime rice and little black beans
Your flavor is truly not what it seemsI dissected my meal
and I thought "what's the deal?"And was saddened by what I discovered.So many flecks of your green leafiness
Had invaded my Mexican supper.So I picked and I tossed every green piece I saw
so my burrito is now without flaw.One final note, which I feel I must makeOh, why can't you just taste like CAKE!?!?!