Quick Taco Bake and Rise Casserole

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 55 Minutes

Servings: 6

Recipe adpated from Fleischmann's yeast - unusual crust for a casserole that starts with a cold oven. The crust rises as the oven preheats and the dish bakes.

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef

1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

1/2 cup masa corn flour or 1/2 cup cornmeal

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes fast rise yeast

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup milk (very warm - 120-130 f)

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 cup chunky salsa

1 cup shredded mexican blend cheese

1 cup corn chips, partially crushed

Directions:

1. Brown meat in a skillet and drain off fat. Add taco seasoning, stir well and set aside.
2. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Mix all the batter ingredients together and stir until smooth. Pour into baking pan.
4. Top batter with meat mixture then pour salsa evenly over the meat; sprinkle with cheese and corn chips.
5. Place in a cold oven; set temperature to 350ºF.
6. Bake for 30 minutes.

By RecipeOfHealth.com