Tortilla Dressing

Name: Tortilla Dressing
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil; 8 corn tortillas, cut into thirds and then across into 1/4-inch strips; 1 cup dried corn bread crumbs; 8 flour tortillas, cut into thirds and then across into 1/4-inch strips; 1/3 cup diced roasted red pepper; 1 small onion, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 rib celery, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped fine; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds; 1 cup chilled chicken broth; 1 egg, beaten; Salt to taste

Recipe from Dean Fearing

Adapted by Marian Burros

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Rating: 3(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

Vegetable oil
8corn tortillas, cut into thirds and then across into ¼-inch strips
1cup dried corn bread crumbs
8flour tortillas, cut into thirds and then across into ¼-inch strips
⅓cup diced roasted red pepper
1small onion, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces
1rib celery, trimmed and cut into ¼-inch pieces
2cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 to 2jalapeno peppers, chopped fine
1tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
1tablespoon chili powder
½teaspoon ground cumin
½teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1cup chilled chicken broth
1egg, beaten
Salt to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
In a medium-size skillet, add ¼-inch of oil. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add corn tortilla strips, a few at a time, and fry until crisp, about 45 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a double layer of paper towels to drain.
Step 2
Combine fried corn tortilla strips with remaining ingredients except salt in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Season dressing with salt. Grease a casserole dish and add dressing. Cover and bake 45 minutes. Serve warm.

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Travis2 years ago

I have made this dish for Thanksgiving for at least the past 15 years. It is always a winner. I add Spanish chorizo and cilantro to enhance the flavors but it is great without them too. You can use store bought tortilla chips but making them yourself adds more crunch.

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