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Corn tortillas are a staple in Mexican cuisine and are incredibly versatile, offering a delicious and gluten-free foundation for countless dishes. From tacos to enchiladas, quesadillas, and more, corn tortillas can be filled, folded, or crisped up to create an array of mouthwatering meals.
In this blog post, we’ve curated 45+ delectable recipes that showcase the incredible diversity of corn tortillas.
Get ready to explore the flavors and textures of Mexican-inspired delights and discover new favorites to add to your culinary repertoire.
What to Do with Corn Tortillas
These Baked Tortilla Chips are made using store-bought corn tortillas. Just cut them into wedges, season them with Mexican spices, spray with oil and bake for a perfectly crispy, dippable chip!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup can be made easy with your crockpot. Just add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and go! Serve it up with crispy tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream & cheddar cheese.
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Learn how to make tortilla strips at home with just 3-ingredients! They’re the perfect crunchy topping for chili, soups and salads.
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This is the BEST Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup! It tastes like it’s been cooking all day, but it only takes minutes in your electric pressure cooker.
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These 3-ingredient Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are quick and easy to make, super crunchy, and light. They’re perfect for dunking in salsa, guacamole, hummus, and more! Made with flour or corn tortillas.
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Huevos Rancheros Scrambled Eggs – A simple recipe that truly allows the Mexican flavors to shine. The best way to start your weekend!
Crispy Cauliflower Tinga Tacos with Honey Lime Avocado Crema…crunchy on the outside, spicy/cheesy inside. Easy to put together + so delish!
Switching up everyone’s favorite cheesy dip with these baked Queso Fundido Taquitos with a salted avocado lime crema…perfect game day app!
These ground turkey tacos are quick, easy, and healthy. The ground turkey is cooked in a delicious spice blend and dinner is on your table in 30 minutes!
Cuban Fish Tacos with Citrus Mango Slaw are super quick and easy to make! These fish tacos are so fresh tasting and healthy and delish!
Creamy, cheesy, and so very easy—these comforting chicken enchiladas are slathered in tangy green enchilada sauce and are everything you’re craving today (and, let’s be honest, every day).
Fresh and delicious, this easy shrimp taco recipe comes complete with a slightly spicy avocado crema and topped with a crispy cabbage slaw that’s totally irresistible.
A homemade version of Taco Bell’s famed fast food crunch wrap supreme. Seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese and more pressed in a tortilla.
Tex Mex Migas. This quick and easy Mexican breakfast recipe uses up leftover tortillas to create a flavorful breakfast skillet! Serve with refried beans for a complete meal!
Chilaquiles Verdes is a classic Mexican breakfast of fresh tortilla chips smothered in salsa verde and other ingredientes deliciosos.
These Halloumi and Chickpea Tacos with Cucumber Salsa are a delicious vegetarian Mediterranean taco recipe. They are easy to make and topped with the best cucumber sun-dried tomato salsa.
These Corn Tortilla Quesadillas are cheesy and delicious. Filled with spinach, black beans, and caramelized onions for big flavor!
These easy Mexican Pizzas are even BETTER (and healthier) than the ones you love from Taco Bell! You can now satisfy your craving anytime!
Ground beef tacos are delicious, authentic, and so easy to make. They’re savory, spicy, creamy, and fresh. The perfect recipe for a Mexican fiesta.
Thischicken enchilada recipeis very easy to make because it uses left-over (or rotisserie) chicken and a few simple ingredients. It’s great for weeknight dinners because it only takes about 15 minutes of hands-on time to prepare, and you can even prep-ahead the filling to make it even faster!
A twist on chiles relleno. Chile relleno enchiladas are stuffed with cheese & roasted poblano peppers, with a homemade red sauce.
Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine? Look no further than this delightful recipe for Black Bean and Corn Tortilla Pie. Packed with wholesome ingredients like black beans, corn, and a medley of spices, this dish is guaranteed to be a hit with both friends and family.
You’ll love healthy Mexican lasagna with chicken, cheese, chipotle salsa, and Swiss chard. Corn tortillas replace the noodles so it’s gluten-free, too!
Pork shoulder, Mexican Coca-Cola, and aromatics are cooked low and slow in the oven or on the stovetop for juicy and tender pork carnitas.
This authentic Chilaquiles Rojos recipe features crispy tortilla chips drenched in a flavorsome red sauce and served with queso fresco, cream, and onions.
Chilaquiles Verdes is a traditional Mexican dish made from lightly fried corn tortillas covered in a bright and flavorful salsa verde.
Cool Ranch Doritos are easy to make at home! Thishomemade Doritos recipe will impress your family and is sure to be made again and again.
These Birria Tacos are delicious! Tender beef, rich in Mexican flavors, all mingling with melted cheese and wrapped in a crunchy tortilla.
Cod Fish Tacosare so fresh and delicious. The flavors in these Margarita Fish Tacos are off the hook! Try them for Cinco de Mayo.
Easy Veggie Enchiladas! Saucy, cheese, filling, cozy, and packed with any roasted veggies you want. Super versatile and easy to make!
Super easy salmon tacos loaded with a mango, sweet corn, and cucumber salsa! Perfect with black beans or avocado tucked into a corn tortilla.
Learn how to make Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap at home but with a breakfast spin! It’s incredibly easy and delicious.
This amazing Mexican breakfast casserole recipe is full of zesty flavors and easy to prep the day beforehand if you’d like!
These crispy flautas (rolled up tacos) are filled with chicken and cheese and topped with guacamole and pico de gallo! Fun and easy to make!
Always a hearty family favorite, Chicken Tortilla Casserole makes the most of convenient ingredients while packing tons of rich flavor in every creamy bite!
Take off the meat and turn up the heat with these kicky Mushroom Tacos made with portobello mushrooms, jalapeños, onion, and garlic. Serve on warm corn tortillas and top off with black beans, corn, and creamy avocado.
A turkey enchilada casserole has simple ingredients; some leftover turkey, cheese, tortillas, & enchilada sauce, all baked until golden!
The BEST Chicken Street Tacos! Chicken thighs are soaked in the most flavorful marinade and grilled until lightly charred. These are always a hit!
These fried tacos are extra crispy and an absolute family favorite. We stuff soft corn tortillas with seasoned beef and then fry them until the shells are crispy and hot.
If you’re wondering How to Make Tortilla Bowls to add a twist to your next recipe, check out this recipe! Healthier than fried tortillas!
You'll love how easy these mini beef taco cups are to make – they're gluten-free and perfect for entertaining and potlucks. From start to finish, your mini beef taco cups can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
You’ll love these easy vegan tacos! Mango avocado salsa and savory vegan taco meat makes this recipe bright, fresh, and fun to eat.
The answer to the popular weeknight question What’s for dinner? Jackfruit Taquitos! These vegan and gluten-free taquitos are incredibly crispy, flavorful, perfectly dippable.
Ago-to dishlike this Buffalo Tortilla Tofu Bowl could bethe game-changerfor yourdinnertime dreams! The unique combo of exciting yetfamiliar flavorsoffers somethingjust a little spicyand brings it all home with thecozy flavorsoftoasty corn tortillas.And the best part of all, thismeal in a bowltakes minutes to toss together!
Chalupas are an authentic Mexican recipe you can easily make at home. I use packaged corn tortillas for the chalupa shells & fry them crisp.
Corn Tortilla FAQs
How do you store corn tortillas?
Corn tortillas can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer to extend their shelf life. In the refrigerator, they can be kept in a resealable bag for up to one week. In the freezer, they can be stored for several months. It’s best to separate individual tortillas with parchment paper or plastic wrap to prevent sticking.
How do you heat corn tortillas?
Corn tortillas can be heated in a variety of ways. They can be quickly heated on a hot, dry skillet or directly over a gas burner for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable. Or, cover them with a damp towel and microwave for about 30 seconds, until warm.
Are corn tortillas healthier than flour tortillas?
Corn tortillas are generally considered a healthier option compared to flour tortillas. They tend to be lower in calories and fat, higher in fiber, and have a lower glycemic index. Additionally, corn tortillas are often made with minimal ingredients and no added fats.
Can corn tortillas be used in place of flour tortillas?
Yes, corn tortillas can be used as a substitute for flour tortillas in many recipes. However, they have a different texture and flavor, so the result may be slightly different. Corn tortillas work well in dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and quesadillas.
How are corn tortillas made?
Corn tortillas are made by mixing masa harina with water to form a dough. The dough is then flattened into thin rounds and cooked until they become pliable and slightly browned.
Are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Yes, corn tortillas are typically gluten-free as they are made from corn flour, which does not contain gluten. However, it’s important to check the ingredients or labels to ensure that no additional gluten-containing ingredients have been added.
Are corn tortillas suitable for a vegan diet?
Corn tortillas are typically vegan-friendly as they are made from corn flour and water. However, it’s always a good idea to check the ingredients or consult with the manufacturer to ensure no animal-derived ingredients have been added.
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45+ Recipes that Use Corn Tortillas
From tacos to enchiladas, quesadillas & more! Corn tortillas can be filled, folded, or crisped up to create an array of mouthwatering meals. Try these simple Baked Tortilla Chips. Just cut tortillas into wedges, season them with Mexican spices, spray with oil and bake for a perfectly crispy, dippable chip!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Created by Platings and Pairings
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce package corn tortillas
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut each tortilla into wedges or strips and arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet coated with olive oil spray. (I like to first line my cookie sheet with a Silpat to get the chips extra crisp)
Combine the cumin, chili powder, lime zest and salt in a small bowl.
Spray the top of each chip with a light coating of olive oil spray. (This will help brown the chips and allow your spices to stick)
Sprinkle the spice mixture on top of the chips.
Bake for about 7 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake for another 7-8 minutes or until the chips are crisp, and lightly browned.
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Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.9mg
