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Mexican Lasagna I

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"Fabulous recipe using picante sauce and uncooked noodles. This recipes is a family favorite!"
Mexican Lasagna I Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 90 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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 1/2 cups picante sauce
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine beef, beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder.
  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.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix water and picante sauce. Pour evenly over layers. Cover tightly with foil.
  5. Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until noodles are tender.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 18, 2003 by KateK8 
I cut the amount of water in half (I thought it might end up mushy) and it worked out really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 24, 2005 by Jana 
We loved this recipe! It was an instant hit. I did make the suggested changes, used 1 cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 7, 2005 by Dragon 
Took others advice using taco seasoning, pre-cooking the noodles, omitting the water, adding a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2005 by MSTROTHK 
Very good, very easy. I made mine with taco seasoning the second time because it needed a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2002 by MEAGAIN72461 
This was great tasting, but I wasn't sure about the beef. Was I supposed to cook it before or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 24, 2002 by FRANC1 
LOVE IT! I MADE THIS DISH FOR A POT LUCK MEXICAN BIRTHDAY DINNER AT WORK AND EVERONE HAD ONLY... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 24, 2009 by timbertiger 
This is exactly like our family recipe, and it is a hit every time, with everyone who's ever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 22, 2006 by cindyp 
This recipe is just like the original Mexican Lasagna recipe posted on the site, but it's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 23, 2007 by KAYDEECOOK 
Made this last night. It was a huge hit! I did make a few minor changes. I browned the beef... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2007 by Caroline C 
This was good but I changed it a little. I eyeballed the garlic powder and cumin (added a lot... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Mexican Lasagna I

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 805

  • Total Fat: 47.8g
  • Cholesterol: 131mg
  • Sodium: 1163mg
  • Total Carbs: 58.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 8.2g
  • Protein: 37.3g

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