Tomato and Corn Fiesta Casserole

Submitted by Fluffy

"If you like things spicy you can add jalapeno peppers or hot pepper sauce to this dish."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 5 large tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1⁄2 cups corn, frozen or 1 1/2 cups canned corn
• 6 cups tortilla chips
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded tex-mex cheese or 1 1/2 cups nacho cheese, blend

directions

1. Peel and coarsely chop tomatoes to make about 5 cups; set aside.
2. In large skillet heat oil over medium heat; cook onion and garlic stirring for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened.
3. Add tomatoes green pepper chili powder salt sugar and cumin; boil uncovered 6 minutes.
4. Stir in corn.
5. In lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish layer half of the tomato mixture, 4 cups of the tortilla chips and half of the cheese.
6. Repeat layers.
7. Bake in 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
8. Let stand 10 minutes.
9. Cut into squares to serve.