Layered Taco Casserole

By Tammy-2

If you enjoy Tex-Mex this is Incredible! I make this often for family get-togethers, as everyone loves and requests this.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb
• pork
• 1 lb
• pork
• 3/4 cup
• water
• 1 1
• taco seasoning, Package of McCormick original taco flavor
• 1 teaspoon
• garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) container
• cottage cheese
• 2 cups
• sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup onions or 1 cup
• sliced
• green onion
• 1 cup
• sliced
• green onion
• 12 12
• corn tortillas
• (6-inch)
• 4 cups
• lettuce
• 2 medium
• tomatoes

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2 Lightly coat a 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

3 In large skillet cook meat until brown. Drain fat. Stir in water, taco seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or to desired consistency; set aside.

4 In mixing bowl combine cottage cheese, cheddar cheese and onion.

5 Place 6 tortillas in prepared pan. Top with half of the meat and dollop with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through.

6 Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with sour cream, if desired.