Baked Lentil Chilaquiles Casserole

Father’s Day demands brunch, but we perhaps don’t bring quite the same expectation of fuss and finesse to the table as we do for Mother’s Day. Am I right?

But still, even though we might not be going all-out with table decorations, we still want extra-delicious food for dad.

For a Father’s Day Sunday, my husband would adore a Mexican-type breakfast, so I am making this easy chilaquiles in casserole form. He and I used to eat chilaquiles long before the kids came along, and now that our family has four gaping maws, I’d better make enough, so casserole-style comes to the rescue! 

I amped up the nutrition with some ready-to-eat steamed lentils, chocked it full of chopped cilantro (leave this out if your family hates it), and will serve it with sliced California avocados and a little glass of lightly chilled, fruity Gallo Family Vineyards Café Zinfandel. Let’s relax, starting with brunch.

Salud!  

Like all of my favorite dishes, this is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, for the ultimate in versatility and flexibility. It’s so easy to put together. Take a look:

This last photo, above, shows you that you will have a very full dish once you make 2 layers of everything.

Happy Father’s Day next Sunday!

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Check out the special in-advance Father’s Day dishes we have lined up for you on the Sunday Supper buffet table, and our wine pairings for each of them. I recommend you try my delicious Baked Lentil Chilaquiles Casserole with some light, fruity Gallo Family Vineyards Café Zinfandel, made in a smoother, lighter style than traditional Zin, and tasting of strawberry, raspberry and watermelon. Or how about their Pinot Noir if you don’t like a sweet wine (find them with their store locator here) and get a $1 off digital coupon here. If you don’t want Chilaquiles today, choose something else from the menu below that rings your chimes:

Father’s Day Salads and Main Dishes:

• Avocado and Quinoa Salad by Ruffles & Truffles
• Baked Lentil Chilaquiles Casserole by Shockingly Delicious
• Barbecue Chicken with Pinot Noir Blueberry Sauce by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
• Chicken in a Caramelized Onion Wine Sauce by Family Foodie
• Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and Pinot Noir Sauce by Hip Foodie Mom
• French Onion Soup au Gratin Stuffed Meatballs by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Southwestern Zinfandel Glaze by Cooking On The Ranch
• Jambalaya Kabobs by Foxes Love Lemons
• Man Burgers Stuffed with Pinot Noir Caramelized Onions by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Marinated Flank Steak by The Foodie Army Wife
• Mushroom Topped Pinot Noir Burgers by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Pinot Noir Glazed Salmon by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Pinot Noir Mushroom Reduction Sauce with Grilled T-Bone Steak by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Red Wine Meatball Subs by Momma’s Meals

Father’s Day Sweets and Treats:

• Angel Food Cake Smores Skewers by Melanie Makes
• Cafe Zinfandel Cake & Pinot Noir Quinoa by NinjaBaking.com
• Cherry Pinot Noir Pie by girlichef
• Chocolate Decadence with Cafe Zinfandel Whipped Cream and Raspberry Sauce by Desserts Required
• Hot Fudge Pudding Cake by Magnolia Days
• Pinot Noir Dark Chocolate Truffles by Alida’s Kitchen

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