Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 4 tablespoons oil or 4 tablespoons lard
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 4 cups green chili sauce
  • salt
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, Grated or 2 cups monterey jack cheese
  • 14 cup onion, Minced

Method

  • Fry tortillas in fat to soften.
  • Heat garlic in oil then discard garlic.
  • Blend flour into oil.
  • Stir in green chili sauce and heat thoroughly.
  • If mixture is too thick, add water.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Layer tortillas with sauce, minced onion and cheese on oven-proof plates.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Use 3 tortillas for each serving.
  • Place in oven to allow cheese to melt.
  • NOTE: For a real New Mexican touch place a poached or fried egg on top.
  • The egg seems to help meld the flavors.