Tamale Pie (aka Mexican Lasagna, and no tamales are in it, ha)

This is such a yummy meal that I loved growing up!   When I have the time, I like to make fresh homemade bread with it as well (so yummy), and a nice side salad tops it off!   It's actually one of Eddie's favorite dishes that I make :)

Ingredients

-Corn Tortillas (if you don't have any in stock, whole wheat/grain or regular flour tortillas work great too, there is just a little more of a doughy consistency)

- 1 or 2 cans of Tomato Paste 

(depends on how much you are making, I usually prepare in a 13X9 dish)

 -1 Can of Corn

 Black Beans and/or Pinto Beans (really whatever beans you like, or you don't even have to add beans)

-Salsa 

(I usually pour about 2 cups into the paste)
Shredded Cheese 

 Option:  you can use ground beef in the mixture as well (or if you prefer ground turkey)  

We have started just using beans and it's a hit!

-Combine Salsa and Tomato Paste into bowl and dip the corn tortillas into the mixture until both sides are covered.   Continue until the bottom of the casserole dish is covered with tortillas.
-Spread the corn and beans mixture over tortillas
 -Sprinkle Cheese
 -Continue these steps until you have like 3 layers, or however many layers you want
 -Make sure the top layer is covered with cheese, and if I have extra sauce mixture, I like to spread that on top as well.
- Sometimes I sprinkle Parsley Flakes on top
-Cover and bake at 350degrees for about a half hour

If you or your hubbies are like my hubby and enjoy your tortillas crispy, don't cover it with foil while baking ;)

I love this because it's so easy and fast to make, and you can experiment with it!   

Enjoy :)