Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn, yellow corn with red and green peppers, drained
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (8 ounce) container soft chive & onion cream cheese
  • 3 cups shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, divided
  • 4 1/2 cups salsa
  • 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • Toppings
  • sour cream
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  • Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain and return to skillet.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, corn, and 1/2 cup water.
  • Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add cream cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Spread 1 cup salsa evenly in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Layer with 3 lasagna noodles (noodles should not touch each other or sides of dish), 2 cups ground beef mixture, and 3/4 cup salsa.
  • Repeat layers using 3 lasagna noodles, remaining ground beef mixture, and 3/4 cup salsa.
  • Top with remaining 3 noodles and 2 cups salsa, covering noodles completely.
  • Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 1/2 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake, covered, at 375° for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are lightly browned.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Serve with desired toppings.