Anne's Easy Taco Casserole

Almost all baby gifts are appreciated and helpful, but the thing that I always needed help with the most was getting meals together. It became more difficult with each child and I finally learned to start making and freezing meals ahead of time.

This is a quick and easy meal for even a novice cook to put together and give as a gift.

Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
Ready In: 40 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings

1 lb ground turkey (beef or chicken)
2 cups shredded cheddar
2 cups mild salsa
2 cups corn kernels
1 bag corn tortilla chips (8 ounces)

1. Brown ground meat and drain. Mix with corn and salsa.
2. Layer half of the chips on the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 pan.
3. Top with half of the meat mixture and half of the cheese.
4. Repeat the layers and cover with foil.
5. Freeze at this point, if desired.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 min. (if not frozen) until the casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted.
7. If previously frozen, bake at 350 degrees F for about 50 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.