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                            Sonora Casserole

Recipe By     : 410 Diner - San Antonio
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :1:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Mexican

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       First step:  the tomato sauce
  2      cups          canned tomato sauce
    1/2  teaspoon      ground cumin
  1      teaspoon      cayenne pepper
  1      teaspoon      white vinegar
    1/4  teaspoon      granulated garlic
                       salt -- to taste

  6                    fresh corn tortillas -- cut in 1/2" strips
  3      cups          zucchini -- sliced
  1      cup           fresh or canned corn
  4      ounces        can diced green chilies
    3/4  cup           grated cheddar
    3/4  cup           sour cream
                       thinly sliced green onions for garnish

First step:  the tomato sauce
Combine ingredients and simmer over low heat.

Next:
Slice six fresh corn tortillas in 1/2 inch strips.  Fry in very hot oil
and
drain.

And:
Steam 3 cups of sliced fresh zucchini until tender, then drain.

In a separate dish, combine the zucchini, 1 cup of fresh or canned corn, a
4
ounce can of diced green chiles, 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, and the
fried tortilla chips.

Spoon the zucchini mix into a well-oiled 9x12 inch baking dish and spread
the red sauce over the mixture with another layer of cheddar cheese
spooned
over the top of the sauce.  Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.

Remove dish from oven and layer with 3/4 cup sour cream and thinly sliced
green onions.





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