Acapulco Tuna Dish

Name: Acapulco Tuna Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup onion (chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna (drained, we like solid white albacore); 1 egg (beaten); 1/4 cup milk; 3 ounces tortilla chips; 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese (shredded); 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; salt and pepper; parsley, and black olives for garnish

Submitted by BakinBaby

"This gives tuna a whole new taste! Comes from my mothers favorite cookbook by Jackie Olden. The original recipe served 8-10, so I've down sized it a bit."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna (drained, we like solid white albacore)
1 egg (beaten)
¹⁄₄ cup milk
3 ounces tortilla chips
1 ¹⁄₂ cups monterey jack cheese (shredded)
¹⁄₂ cup sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons chili powder
salt and pepper
parsley, and black olives for garnish

directions

Saute onions in oil, cook until transparent.
In a large bowl combine drained tuna,onions, tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, eggs and milk, blend.
Place half of the chips in the botttom of a 2 quart dish, top with half of the cheese, then half the tuna mixture, repeat layers.
Spread sour cream on top, cook 25-30 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven until hot and bubbly.
Garnish with parsley and olives.

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Reviews

I admit I had no idea what to expect from this recipe, but I was definitely pleased with the outcome! It was better after a little bit of time out of the oven--after just five minutes it was still pretty gooey and after about ten it was definitely more casserole-like. I used a combination of cheddar, colby, and mozzarella cheeses as that is what I had on hand, and plain yogurt for the sour cream. I think the olive garnish gave it a lot more appeal on the plate; next time I might add chopped green onions or fresh tomatoes as well. This definitely gets points from me for being a creative way to serve canned tuna, as those are hard to find! It is also a great way to use the crumbs at the bottom of the chip bag; I tend save them in a jar and after enough have gathered I use them in a casserole. Now I have another casserole to add to that rotation! Thanks so much for posting! Made for Newest Zaar Tag.

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