corn and zucchini au gratin with chipotle peppers

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 3 cups corn
  • 2 small zucchinis, grated
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle pepper, minced fine (can be canned)
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 2 - eggs, beaten
  • - salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 - corn tortillas, stale, ground

How To Make corn and zucchini au gratin with chipotle peppers

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat; add onion and saute until soft.
  • Step 3
    Stir in corn, zucchini and chipotles and cook for 6-7 minutes stirring often.
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese and the eggs, season to taste.
  • Step 5
    Spread corn mixture into a greased casserole.
  • Step 6
    Crumble stale corn tortillas (use tortilla chips if you have too), and mix with remaining cheese.
  • Step 7
    Sprinkle cheese/tortilla mixture over top and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and heated through.

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