Mexican Lasagna I

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Fabulous recipe using picante sauce and uncooked noodles. This recipes is a family favorite!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr40 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mexican Lasagna I

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

12 uncooked lasagna noodles

2 cups water

2 ½ cups picante sauce

2 cups sour cream

2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives

1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Chef John's Chicken a la King

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl combine beef beans oregano cumin and garlic powder.

Step 3

Place 4 uncooked noodles in bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Spread half of beef mixure over noodles. Top with 4 noodles. Spread with remaining mixure and top with remaining noodles.

Step 4

In a medium bowl mix water and picante sauce. Pour evenly over layers. Cover tightly with foil.

Step 5

Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven or until noodles are tender.

Step 6

Blend sour cream and olives in a medium bowl. Spoon over lasagna and top with Jack and Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese melts about 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Lasagna I

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 804.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.6g 75%

Carbohydrates: 58.9g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 8.2g 33%

Sugars: 5.5g

Fat: 47.7g 73%

Saturated Fat: 24.6g 123%

Cholesterol: 131.5mg 44%

Vitamin A Iu: 1237.7IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.9mg 99%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 7.7mg 13%

Folate: 130.5mcg 33%

Calcium: 466.8mg 47%

Iron: 5.8mg 33%

Magnesium: 99.4mg 36%

Potassium: 970.9mg 27%

Sodium: 1339.5mg 54%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 429.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.