Mexican Lasagna is a real treat for dinner on any night. If you are looking for an easy Mexican lasagna recipe then you will like the one featured below it is a fast and easy recipe to make, and the flavor is great. This lasagna is not only great for dinner but is also a great dish to take to a potluck or reunion. Follow this recipe and watch how fast it disappears once served. Do you have finicky eaters in your home, or teenagers who love Mexican food? Then this easy Mexican lasagna recipe should be in your recipe file.
Combining deliciously spiced ground beef, shredded cheese, nacho chips, and salsa, this is made with the perfect ingredients that everyone loves. This layered lasagna has just the right amount of spiciness and melted cheese goodness that kids will be begging for more. For that matter, so will the adults. It has comfort food written all over it and is the perfect quick dinner entrée. This recipe’s preparation time is only about 15 minutes and the baking time is around half an hour.
This wonderful cheesy Mexican lasagna recipe will go great with an easy avocado salad. Serve refreshing iced tea or lemonade to quench the thirst and you have the perfect meal choice. This Mexican lasagna recipe is full of healthy calcium, protein and it is also a great source of fiber. Even the youngest family member will love it. The next time you are feeling like Mexican food, try this easy Mexican lasagna recipe. You and your family will be glad you did, because it blends Italian and Mexican cuisines seamlessly and the result is just perfect.
Italian-Mexican Fusion Lasagna
Summary:
Add a south of the border flair to your next lasagna recipe and combine the best of Mexican with the best of Italian. This is such delicious comfort food.
Author:
Christine Szalay-Kudra
Cuisine:
Italian/Mexican Fusion
Recipe type:
Lasagna
Serves:
4
Prep time:
15 mins
Cook time:
30 mins
Total time:
45 mins
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
2½ cups chunky salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar
1 drained 7 oz can sliced pitted ripe olives
1 drained 7 oz can whole kernel corn
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ chopped green bell pepper
1 lb cottage cheese
Large bag of tortilla chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over a medium heat and drain off the fat.
Return the meat to skillet and add the onions and peppers.
Cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add the salsa, corn and seasonings, and mix well.
Layer ? of the meat mixture and ½ each of the tortilla chips and cottage cheese in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Repeat these layers and cover with the remaining meat sauce.
Sprinkle with cheese and olives.
Bake for 30 minutes or until it is heated through and the cheese is bubbly.
Photo Description:
What do you do if you cannot decide between Mexican and Italian for dinner? The answer is to find a dish combining both cuisines, offering the best of both, and that is how we came up with this mouthwatering Mexican take on the classic lasagna recipe. Swapping the lasagna noodles for tortilla chips and adding cumin, chili and corn to the mixture ensures south of the border appeal, while the tomato sauce is swapped for salsa, and the meaty beef, cheese and onion enhance the flavor further. This is a hearty and well-balanced dish which is nice served with a salad on the side.
