Fiesta Taco Lasagna

• lean ground beef↗1 lb
• taco seasoning1 ounce
• mexicorn, yellow corn with red and green peppers1 ounce

  drained

• water↗1⁄2 cup
• soft chive & onion cream cheese↗1 ounce
• shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend3 cups

  divided

• salsa4 1⁄2 cups
• no-boil lasagna noodles↗9
• Toppings
• sour cream↗
• fresh cilantro

  chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Stir in taco seasoning, corn, and 1/2 cup water.

3. 3

   Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until thickened.

4. 4

   Add cream cheese, stirring until melted.

5. 5

   Remove from heat, and stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese.

6. 6

   Spread 1 cup salsa evenly in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

7. 7

   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.

8. 8

   Repeat layers using 3 lasagna noodles, remaining ground beef mixture, and 3/4 cup salsa.

9. 9

   Top with remaining 3 noodles and 2 cups salsa, covering noodles completely.

10. 10

    Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 1/2 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese.

11. 11

    Bake, covered, at 375° for 30 minutes.

12. 12

    Uncover and bake 10 to 15 more minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are lightly browned.

13. 13

    Let stand 5 minutes.

14. 14

    Serve with desired toppings.