Montezuma Pie

 Montezuma pie

2 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered

½ cup chopped onion

¾ teaspoon salt

6 flour tortillas

Vegetable oil

2 cups cooked, dice port

1 (8 ounce) carton commercial sour cream

3 whole green chiles, chopped

2 cups (8 ounce) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Hot pepper slices

Place tomatoes in a container of a blender; process until pureed. Combine tomatoes, onion, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until onion is tender. 

Cut tortilla into fourths; fry in ¼ inch hot oil 5 seconds on each side or until softened and lightly browned. Drain well. 

Layer one-third of tortillas in a lightly greased 2 quart casserole. Layer half of tomato mixture, diced pork, sour cream, green chiles, and cheese over tortillas. Repeat procedure. 

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Place remaining tortillas around the outside edge of the casserole. Bake, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes. Garnish with hot pepper slices. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings