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Grandma's Creamy Mexican Casserole

1 pound ground turkey or beef

1 cup cottage cheese

1 package taco seasoning

1 clove garlic

½ of an onion minced

9 ounce package of Fritos

2 (8 oz) cans of tomato sauce

1 cup sour cream

1 (5 oz) can slice ripe olives

4 Tbsp diced Ortega green chilies (medium hot)

2 cups grated Jack Cheese

 

In a 2 ½ quart casserole, combine meat, garlic and onion.  Microwave on high 5  to 7 minutes, stirring and breaking up after 3 minutes.  Drain grease.  Add tomato sauce and heat on high 2 to 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine olives, cottage cheese, sour cream and chilies in a separate bowl.

In a 3 quart casserole layer ½ of the Fritos, ½ of the meat mixture, ½ of the creamy mixture and ½ of the grated cheese.  Repeat layers, ending with cheese.  Microwave on 70% power (medium high) for 7 -8 minutes or until heated through.