Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 (16-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup picante sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (24-ounce) container low-fat small-curd cottage cheese; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 12 (5-inch) corn tortillas; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1 (16-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup picante sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (24-ounce) container low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
12 (5-inch) corn tortillas
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

1
Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Stir in corn and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
2
Stir together cottage cheese and next 4 ingredients.
3
Arrange 6 tortillas on bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Spoon half of meat mixture over tortillas; top with cottage cheese mixture. Arrange remaining tortillas over cheese mixture; top with remaining meat mixture.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

896

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1 (16-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained, 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 cup picante sauce, and more.

Yes, Mexican Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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