Created by Newport International on September 28, 2021
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Total Time: 35m
- Serves: 4
- Category: Brunch, Dinner, Entree, Fall, Gluten free, Jack's Catch And Pacific Cove
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
- Preheat oven to 350°
- 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
- In a large bowl add the crab and gently break up pieces using a rubber spatula
- Add the tomatoes and green chilies and mix to combine
- Add ¾ of the cheese and mix to combine
- Coat the bottom of a 7” x 9” baking dish with some of the enchilada sauce
- Cut 5 of the tortillas in ½ and the other 3 into ¼
- 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
- Complete two more layer of tortillas and crab mix, finishing with a final (4th) layer of tortillas
- Cover evenly with any remaining sauce and with the rest of the cheese
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and is bubbly. Optional broil for a few minutes for extra caramelized cheese