California Mexican Tortilla Casserole

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This recipe came from a dietitian i know; her original recipe came from bon appetit. I haven't made this for awhile, but i tried to include the time it takes to slice and grate the cheeses within the prep time. Total servings should be at least six, perhaps eight.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350.

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Grease a 3qt casserole dish.

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Set aside.

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In large skillet , saute beef with onion and garlic over medium heat and drain.

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Sprinkle chili powder over meat and mix well.

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Add tomato sauce , sugar , salt , olives , and green chiles.

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Simmer over very low heat for 15 minutes.

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Beat cottage cheese and egg together until blended.

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In bottom of 3qt casserole dish , spread 1 / 3 of meat.

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Layer with half of jack cheese , half cottage cheese& egg , half tortillas , then next 3rd of meat.

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Continue layering with remaining jack cheese , c / c , remaining tortillas , ending with remaining 1 / 3 meat.

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Sprinkle top with cheddar cheese.

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Bake , uncovered , at 350 until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

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Serve with sour cream , sliced black olives and green onion if desired.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, tomato sauce, sugar, kosher salt, black olives, diced green chilies, corn tortillas, small curd cottage cheese, egg, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onion