SOUTHWESTERN LASAGNA

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I first tasted this lasagna at a church potluck more than 20 years ago. I asked for the recipe and have made it many times since. It's one of our favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 large egg
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced
8 corn tortillas (8 inches), halved
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the enchilada sauce, tomatoes, olives, salt, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg; set aside. Spread one-third of the meat sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with half the Monterey Jack cheese, half the cottage cheese mixture and half the tortillas. Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 970mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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