Layered Fiesta Casserole

Layered Fiesta Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. extra lean ground beef
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium red pepper, chopped
  • 1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
  • 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn, thawed
  • 12 corn tortillas (6 inch)
  • 1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Instructions

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Brown meat with peppers in large skillet; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn; bring to boil.

SPOON 1 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Spoon half of the remaining meat mixture over tortillas; top with 3/4 cup of the cheese. Top with remaining 6 tortillas and meat mixture. Cover with foil.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven; uncover. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.


KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS

Make Ahead
Assemble as directed; cover with foil. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake, covered, at 375°F for 40 to 45 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Source: Kraft Foods (via email)

Recipe Info

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Date September 7, 2006
Categories
Casseroles