Categories: casseroles
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 package (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 12 corn tortillas (6 inches), torn
- 3-1/2 to 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
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In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the seasoned salt, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, tomato sauce and chilies.
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Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes.
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In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and eggs.
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In a greased 13-in. × 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce, half of the tortillas, half the cottage cheese mixture and half of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers.
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Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve immediately or before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months.
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To use frozen lasagna: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions. Yield: 10-12 servings.