MEXICANA® LASAGNE

MEXICANA® LASAGNE

by | Jun 17, 2021 | Featured

MEXICANA® LASAGNE

Ingredients:

For the sauce

  • 2 tbsp of rapeseed oil
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 of each coloured pepper (sliced)
  • 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 small can of sweetcorn
  • 1 can of kidney beans
  • 1 can of chopped tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 6 tortillas
  • 300g grated Mexicana® cheese

To serve

  • Guacamole and sour cream

55 MINS
SERVES 6
MEDIUM

Method:

Pre-heat the oven to 180c.

In a pan add the oil and soften the onion and garlic over a medium heat. Now add the pepper, green chilli and spices. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the sweetcorn, kidney beans, chopped tomato and the salt and pepper. Cook for a further five minutes. Get an ovenproof dish and put some of the sauce in the bottom, then add 2 tortillas on top of the sauce. Sprinkle on some grated Mexicana® cheese, add some more sauce, 2 more tortillas and so on. Add any of the remaining grated Mexicana® cheese on top and cook in the oven for 25 minutes.

Serve from the oven with a spoonful of sour cream and guacamole on top.

Notes

This is a well-loved recipe for a mid-week family meal and you can add any vegetables you like. This also freezes very well.

We’re using tortillas in place of lasagne sheets for an added Mexican twist.

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MEXICANA® HUEVOS RANCHEROS

MEXICANA® HUEVOS RANCHEROS

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MEXICANA® HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp of rapeseed oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried chilli flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 can of chopped tomatoes
  • 2 vine tomatoes diced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 200g grated Mexicana® Original cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • A handful of chopped coriander
  • 8 soft tacos to serve

40 MINS
SERVES 4
MEDIUM

Method:

Warm the oil in a pan and add the onion and bay leaves, soften on a low heat.

Now add the dried chilli flakes, garlic, chopped tomatoes and the diced vine tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook for 5 minutes. Then generously sprinkle over the Mexicana® cheese. Make 4 wells in the sauce and add the eggs. Pop on the lid and cook for 5 minutes or until your eggs are cooked as you like them.

Sprinkle over the coriander and some black pepper and serve with some warm tacos.

Notes:

This is a delicious breakfast treat for a lazy weekend brunch.

You will need a lidded pan ideally. Serve with warm crusty bread.

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Baked Mexicana® Frittata

Baked Mexicana® Frittata

by | Jun 17, 2021 | Recipes

Baked Mexicana® Frittata

Ingredients:

  • 6 medium eggs, preferably free-range
  • 120g Mexicana, grated
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 large onions, peeled and cut into thin slices
  • 1 red pepper, cored and sliced
  • 500g potatoes, peeled and cut into
  • large, evenly sized pieces
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

45 MINS
SERVES 4-6
HARD

Method:

1. Cook the potatoes in salted boiling water until tender.  Drain.

2. Line a 18cm (7 inch) round cake tin.

3. Preheat oven to 200°C / 180°C fan / gas mark 6 and place a baking tray on the middle shelf.

4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and when hot sauté the onions and peppers until soft but not coloured; about 5-6 minutes.

5. Whisk together the eggs season well and set aside.

6. Slice the cooked potatoes into discs approximately 5mm thick.

7. Layer the sliced potatoes, onions and pepper and grated Mexicana in the prepared tin; pour over the egg mixture. Press a fork over the surface to ensure the egg mixture is evenly distributed and level.

8. Place on the preheated tray and bake until golden and puffy and the centre feels firm, approximately 25-30 minutes.  Leave to stand for 10 minutes before removing from the tin and carefully peel away the greaseproof paper.  Slice and serve warm or cold.

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MEXICANA® CHICKEN WRAPS

MEXICANA® CHICKEN WRAPS

by | Jun 17, 2021 | Recipes

MEXICANA® CHICKEN WRAPS

Ingredients:

  • 150g cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • A heaped tsp of mayonnaise
  • A heaped tsp of low fat Greek yoghurt
  • A good squeeze of lime juice
  • 1 tbsp of chopped fresh coriander
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 corn tortillas
  • 2 Mexicana slices
  • 1 Red Chilli, sliced thinly

10 MINS
SERVES 2
EASY

Method:

1. Combine together the mayonnaise, yoghurt, lime juice, coriander, chicken, red onion and season to taste.

2. Place a tortilla wrap on a microwavable plate. Add one slice of Mexicana and microwave on medium power for 30 seconds, to warm the tortilla and melt the cheese. Repeat.

3. Divide the dressed chicken mix between the two wraps, fold and serve.

4. Garnish with fresh coriander and chilli.

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MEXICANA® MEGA BURGER

MEXICANA® MEGA BURGER

by | Jun 17, 2021 | Recipes

MEXICANA® MEGA BURGER

Ingredients:

  • 10g butter, at room temperature
  • 4 slices of white bread, crusts cut off
  • 4 slices Mexicana Cheese
  • 2 slices of good quality ham

30 MINS
SERVES 2
MEDIUM

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the burgers for 10-15 minutes, turning frequently.

2. Wipe the mushrooms clean and remove the stalks.  Place in the frying pan and season with salt and pepper and add a knob of butter to each. Fry for 4-5 minutes turning occasionally.  Set aside.

3. Fry the streaky bacon until crispy.  Set aside.

4. When the burgers are cooked you can start to assemble:

  • Place lettuce onto the bottom of the buns, and top with a burger and a slice of Mexicana.
  • Next, load on tomato and onion slices.
  • Top this with another burger and Mexicana slice, more onions and tomato.
  • Finish with the fried mushroom and a dollop of guacamole or ketchup and finally the bun top.

5. Sit back and indulge!

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