On a road trip our family took recently, I discovered the convenience of making wraps for the travels.  We used to make regular sandwiches all the time, but you know how sandwiches get to look after an hour or two in a cooler.  Not very appetizing.

I bought a supply of small and large corn tortillas so that we could experiment with a variety of wraps and roll-ups.  We found both to be quite a bit easier to eat on the road, as well as holding up better than sandwiches.  The experiment was a success, but now, of course, I have a couple packages of corn tortillas in the refrigerator, waiting for some inspiration to hit.

We do like making enchiladas and will certainly use some of the corn tortillas up that way.  My recipe is pretty basic.  I just mix up a batch of red sauce using tomato paste, tomato juice, ground beef, and lots of spices like garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, and hot sauce.  Then I stuff the corn tortillas, roll them up in a baking pan, pour the rest of the sauce over, top them with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake them.  Pretty basic.

I’ve also run across a few recipes that use corn tortillas in layers forming casseroles, sort of like lasagna noodles, only using Mexican spices and ingredients.  Has anyone ever made a really good casserole with tortillas?  Any other ideas for wraps, or enchiladas, or any more unusual dish would certainly be appreciated.  I’d love to see what kind of ideas you come up with!