Best Tex Mex Last Minute Lasagna Recipes

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CONTEST-WINNING TEX-MEX LASAGNA



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This yummy dish combines my love of lasagna with my love of Mexican food. I made the recipe healthier by using lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese. And I increased the fiber by adding beans. -Athena Russell of Florence, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (16 ounces) refried black beans
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
2-1/2 cups salsa
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
4 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, jalapeno, taco seasoning and 3/4 cup tomato sauce. , Combine salsa and remaining tomato sauce. Spread 1/4 cup into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four noodles (noodles will overlap slightly), half of the meat sauce, 1 cup salsa mixture, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, salsa mixture and cheeses. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with sour cream, avocado and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

LAYERED TEX-MEX LASAGNA



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This vegan Southwestern take on lasagna comes from health expert Dr. John McDougall.

Provided by Dr. John McDougall

Categories     HarperCollins     Lasagna     Vegan     Tortillas     Bean     Corn     Tomato     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the sauce:
2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 cups water
4 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For assembly:
12 corn tortillas
4 cups of cooked mashed pinto beans
1 cup chopped green onions
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1-2 tablespoons chopped green chilies (optional)
Salsa (optional)
Tofu sour cream (optional; recipe available at www.drmcdougall.com)

Steps:

  • For the sauce, place all the ingredients in a saucepan. Whisk until well combined. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more chili powder, if desired. Set aside.
  • Place the beans in a large bowl. Add the onions, corn, olives, and green chilies (if using). Mix gently until well combined. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place 1 1/2 cups of the sauce in the bottom of a nonstick 9x13-inch baking dish. Place 4 corn tortillas over the bottom of the baking dish; they can overlap or be cut to fit. Spread half of the bean mixture over the tortillas. Place another 4 tortillas over the bean mixture and then spread the remaining bean mixture on top of those tortillas. Cover with 4 more tortillas and then pour the remaining sauce over the tortillas. Cover with parchment paper and then with aluminum foil, crimping the edges over the baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for about 15 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa and tofu sour cream, if desired.

TEX MEX LAST-MINUTE "LASAGNA"



Tex Mex Last-Minute

Thick and chunky salsa gives this lasagna-like mac & cheese casserole its Tex-Mex cred.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
2 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Add salsa and corn; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir sour cream into prepared Dinner; spoon half into 8-inch square baking dish. Top with layers of half each of the meat mixture and shredded cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 1060 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

TEX-MEX LASAGNA



Tex-Mex Lasagna image

"This easy dish is one of our family's favorites," says Cindy Osborn. The Little Rock, Arkansas reader likes to double the recipe, making one zippy lasagna for dinner and another to freeze. "Sometimes we eat the second one in the same week," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
6 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, taco seasoning and seasoned salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with 2 tortillas and a third of the sauce, cottage cheese and shredded cheese. Repeat layers twice. Cover; bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

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