Mexican Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 lb. lean hamburger

2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce

8 oz. ricotta cheese

12 corn tortilla(s)

1 pkg. taco seasoning

1 (16 oz.) can tomato(es)

4 oz. mild green chilies

2 egg(s)

10 oz. shredded Co-Jack cheese

Directions:

Brown ground beef, drain. Add taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, tomato sauce and chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Combine ricotta and eggs. In bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan, spread half of the meat mixture. Top with half of the tortillas, half the egg mixture and half of the Co-Jack cheese. Repeat once more ending with Co-Jack cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into 12 pieces.

Yield: 12 pieces
Serving Size: One piece is 1.5 oz meat/ meat alternate, 1/4 cup vegetable and 0.5 oz grain for a 3-5 year old at lunch/supper.
Credit: Providers Voice, May 1992