Mexican Casserole
-Place a layer of tortilla chips in the bottom of a 9"x13" pan and smash them down to create a thin, flat layer that completely covers the pan.
-Mix together a 16 oz. can of refried beans, a 16 oz. can of diced tomatoes, and any or all of the following:
a small can of green chiles (drained)
a small can of corn (drained)
a small can of sliced black olives (drained)
1 sauteed onion
Pour this mixture over the tortilla chip layer.
-Over the bean layer, spread 1 pound of your favorite pre-cooked taco meat. For our casserole, I used ground turkey prepared with Lawry's taco spice, but you could use beef or chicken with any taco spice you like.
-Over the meat layer, sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese. I used cheddar, but you could use pepper jack, regular jack, or any combination.
-Bake the casserole in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
-Serve as-is or top with sour cream and/or guacamole.
