Layered Mexican Bake

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What's not to like about this cheesy layered tortilla dish with ground beef and salsa?

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  • 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. (340 g) extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1-1/4 cups salsa
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 3 large whole wheat tortillas
  • 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 3/4 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Light Tex Mex Cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375ºF.

Brown meat with onions and peppers in large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir in chili powder; cook 1 min. Add salsa and corn; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.

Spread 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish; top with layers of 1 tortilla, 1/2 cup meat sauce, sour cream and 1/4 cup cheese. Cover with 1 tortilla, 1 cup of the remaining meat sauce and 1/4 cup of the remaining cheese; top with remaining tortilla and meat sauce. Cover with foil.

Bake 25 min. or until casserole is heated through. Top with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.