Granny’s Taco Lasagna

This is a recipe my Granny gave to me, and she said it’s the most requested dinner from her three grandchildren in Indiana. I got to try it when she made it during a visit a few months ago and it was delicious, I loved it! If you want a less spicy version (my little ones can’t take “spicy heat”) then substitute 1 1/2 cups extra mild salsa in place of the Ro-Tel.

Granny’s Taco Lasagna

6-8 large soft flour tortillas
16 oz. can refried beans
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
1 pkg. taco seasoning
14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes w/ onions and green chilies (Ro-Tel)
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1 cup shredded taco cheese 'or' cheddar cheese
1 large egg
toppings:
shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce,
chopped tomato, black olives, sour cream,
salsa, guacamole

In a greased 9×13 baking dish, place two large tortillas (or enough to cover bottom of pan). Spread refried beans over tortillas. Mix the browned ground beef, taco seasoning and canned tomatoes; mix well. Spread beef mixture over beans in baking dish. Add a second layer of tortillas. Mix together the cottage cheese, taco cheese and egg. Spread this mixture over tortillas. Top with final layer of tortillas, trimming edges to fit. Bake @ 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Cut into squares and garnish each serving with toppings of your choice.