Layered Mexican Bake - Recipe.com

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  • 8
  • 20 mins
  • 55 mins

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 green peppers, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2-1/2 cups chunky red salsa
  • 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen corn
  • 6 8-inch high-fiber whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
  • 1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Brown meat with onions and peppers in large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir in chili powder; cook 1 minute. Add salsa and corn; mix well. Simmer 5 minutes.
Spread 2 cups meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with layers of 2 tortillas, 1 cup meat sauce, sour cream, and 1/2 cup cheese. Cover with 2 tortillas, 2 cups of remaining meat sauce, and half of remaining cheese; top with remaining tortillas and meat sauce. Cover with foil.
Bake 30 minutes or until casserole is heated through. Top with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until melted.

Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions just before serving.