Crab, Tomato and Red Chili Enchilada Stack

Red Crab Enchilada with a margarita
  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 25m
  • Total Time: 35m

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Claw Crab Meat
  • 1 Can Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 Can (10oz) Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, drained
  • 9 ounces Block Monterey Jack (or Pepper Jack) Cheese, shredded
  • 8 Corn Tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°
  2. Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium-high, add the tortillas one at a time lightly cooking for about 5-10 seconds per side until soft
  3. In a large bowl add the crab and gently break up pieces using a rubber spatula
  4. Add the tomatoes and green chilies and mix to combine
  5. Add ¾ of the cheese and mix to combine
  6. Coat the bottom of a 7” x 9” baking dish with some of the enchilada sauce
  7. Cut 5 of the tortillas in ½ and the other 3 into ¼
  8. Coat the pieces of tortillas on both sides and place to cover a single layer, add 1/3 of the crab mixture and then another layer of tortillas dipped in the enchilada sauce
  9. Complete two more layer of tortillas and crab mix, finishing with a final (4th) layer of tortillas
  10. Cover evenly with any remaining sauce and with the rest of the cheese
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and is bubbly. Optional broil for a few minutes for extra caramelized cheese