Layered Tex Mex Lasagna Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING TEX-MEX LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, jalapeno, taco seasoning and 3/4 cup tomato sauce. , Combine salsa and remaining tomato sauce. Spread 1/4 cup into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four noodles (noodles will overlap slightly), half of the meat sauce, 1 cup salsa mixture, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, salsa mixture and cheeses. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with sour cream, avocado and onions.

LAYERED TEX-MEX LASAGNA

Steps:

• For the sauce, place all the ingredients in a saucepan. Whisk until well combined. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more chili powder, if desired. Set aside.
• Place the beans in a large bowl. Add the onions, corn, olives, and green chilies (if using). Mix gently until well combined. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Place 1 1/2 cups of the sauce in the bottom of a nonstick 9x13-inch baking dish. Place 4 corn tortillas over the bottom of the baking dish; they can overlap or be cut to fit. Spread half of the bean mixture over the tortillas. Place another 4 tortillas over the bean mixture and then spread the remaining bean mixture on top of those tortillas. Cover with 4 more tortillas and then pour the remaining sauce over the tortillas. Cover with parchment paper and then with aluminum foil, crimping the edges over the baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for about 15 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa and tofu sour cream, if desired.

TEX-MEX LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in the beans, corn, jalapeno, taco seasoning and 3/4 cup tomato sauce.
• Combine salsa and remaining tomato sauce.
• Spread 1/4 cup into 13x9 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Layer with four noodles, half of the meat sauce, 1 cup salsa mixture, 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, salsa mixture and cheeses.
• Cover and bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with sour cream, avocado and onions.