MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 pack taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can refried beans (that spread easier if you warm them in the microwave)
• 1 cup prepared rice (I used Minute Rice)
• 1 can Mexican blend corn (DRAINED)will only use about 1/2 can
• 4-5 large flour tortillas
• 8 oz of thick chunky salsa (your choice mild or hot)

PREPARATION

Spray a springform, round cake pan or casserole with cooking spray
Brown ground beef, and onion and drain
Add taco seasonings and cook according to package direction
Lay 1 tortilla in the bottom of the baking dish and spread 1/3 of bean on it, top with 1/3 of the meat and sprinkle on some cheese.
2nd layer tortilla, 1/2 the rice, 1/2 salsa, 1/2 the corn and cheese
3rd layer tortilla, 1/3 beans,1/3meat, cheese
4 layer tortilla. beans, meat, corn, rice, salsa, and cheese

Bake covered with foil at 350 for about 40 minutes uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer. let sit 5 minutes before cutting. After baking top with sour cream, diced onion, and shredded lettuce if desired