JIMMY DEAN TACO BAKE

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Provided by Jason Koch

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg jimmy dean premium pork roll sausage
1 c chopped onion
2 can(s) diced tomatoes, un-drained (14.5 oz each)
1 can(s) kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
1/2 c water
1 1/4 oz taco seasoning mix
10 c tortilla chips
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook sausage and onion in large skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. Return sausage mixture to skillet.
2. Add tomatoes, beans, water and seasoning mix; stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW; simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
3. Place broken tortilla chips in lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of 1 cup cheese, sausage mixture and remaining cheese.
4. Bake 30 minutes. Cut into 8 squares. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.