At least two hours before making this recipe, remove the excess moisture from the tofu by wrapping it in a towel with a heavyish object on top or use a tofu press.
Measure out the seasonings ( 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder) shred the 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil oil in a large skillet over high heat. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees f.
Once the oil in the skillet is hot, reduce the heat to medium high heat, crumble the tofu with your hands and add it to the skillet.
Use the back of a spatula to press the crumbles down and let them cook for a few minutes undisturbed. Once the crumbles begin to turn golden brown, reduce the heat to medium and toss the crumbles around in the skillet to let them brown up a little bit more.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the spices, 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce chopped PLUS 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle sauce1 tablespoon tamari sauce, 1 tablespoon brewed coffee. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
Assemble the casserole: Cover the bottom of the casserole dish with a 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce, top it with a tortilla, spread half of the prepared filling mixture over the tortilla.
Sprinkle on 1/4 cup of the cheese shreds and more sauce.
Repeat the layering with one more tortilla, the filling, the cheese, and the sauce.
Place the last tortilla on top of the casserole and add the remaining sauce.
Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes longer.
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Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350 until they are heated through (about 15 minutes)Serve vegetarian enchilada casserole with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, Greek yogurt, guacamole, green onions, brown rice, or fresh cilantro.VariationsAdd 1/2 cup of vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, or beans to the tofu mixture.Replace the tofu with 3/4 pound of ground chicken breastChange up the cheese and use any combination of cheeses such as pepper jack, mozzarella, or Monterey jack cheese.Make it vegan and replace the cheese with dairy-free cheese.