Layered Mexi-Mac Taco Casserole

• 1 lb. ground beef Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
• 1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner
• 1 large tomato, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09
• 1 can (4.5 oz.) chopped green chiles
• 1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
• 2 egg whites or 1/3 cup egg substitute
• 1 cup TACO BELL Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. chopped green onions

1. Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning mix, following package directions.
2. Set aside.
3. Prepare dinner as directed on package; mix in egg whites or egg substitute with the prepared shells & cheese.
4. Set aside.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6. Spray a 9x9-in square baking pan with cooking spray.
7. Put a third of the prepared shells and cheese on bottom of pan, then sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese.
8. Top with all of the ground beef mixture.
9. Then add layers of 4 Tbsp salsa, 1/2 the chopped chiles, a third of the shells and cheese, all pinto beans, 1/4 cup cheese, remaining chopped green chiles and final third of shells and cheese.
10. Top with remaining salsa and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
11. Bake 40 minutes.
12. Remove from oven.
13. Sprinkle cilantro and green onions on top.
14. Let stand a few minutes before slicing to serve.

ground beef, taco, tomato, green chiles, pinto beans, four cheese, egg whites, taco, fresh cilantro, green onions

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/layered-mexi-mac-taco-casserole-184579.aspx (may not work)