Delightful accordion tortilla casserole: A quick comfort food fix

You probably know the feeling when you come home and don't have any good ideas for dinner. You have even less desire to stand by the stove than you do creativity, but you still crave something nutritious and warm. Before you grab the phone to order sweet and sour chicken or a pizza from a nearby pizzeria, check out this recipe for an accordion tortilla casserole.

Tortillas are a very versatile kitchen product, and it's good to have a pack on hand. They can be transformed into wraps or burritos and a simple casserole with cheese and ham under a creamy sauce. The preparation is quick, and the dish deserves the title of comfort food.

Comfort food, which is food that offers consolation, refers to dishes that bring back pleasant memories, improve mood, and provide a sense of security. The casserole with tortillas fits perfectly into this category, enveloping hungry tummies in a cheesy blanket after a long day.

Ingredients:

• 230 grams smoked ham,
• 3 eggs,
• 230 grams sour cream (18%),
• ⅓ cup chopped parsley,
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper,
• ½ teaspoon salt,
• 140 grams shredded yellow cheese,
• 6 whole grain or wheat tortillas.

Instructions:

Step 1. Dice the smoked ham. You can also use other favourite deli meats, such as poultry or soppressata.

Step 2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, add the sour cream, chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well, then add the shredded cheese and diced ham, stirring to combine.

Step 3. Fold the tortillas in an accordion style and place them in an ovenproof dish greased with oil, approximately 20 × 30 centimetres. Pour the prepared egg mixture with cheese and ham over the tortillas.

Step 4. Bake the prepared casserole in an oven preheated to 170°C. Bake for about 20 minutes. Divide into servings and serve warm when the cheese is temptingly gooey. Enjoy!