Contributed By: Unknown, perhaps Jimmy Dean

Note: Jimmy Dean® turns this simple dish into a dinnertime favorite!  This delicious Mexican casserole layered with tortilla chips, Jimmy Dean® Pork Sausage, tomatoes and kidney beans will spice up any dinner.

Time:

Total: About 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 package Premium Pork Hot Sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans (14 2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, un-drained
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup water
1 package (1 a ounces) taco seasoning mix
10 cups restaurant-style tortilla chips (10 ounces), coarsely broken
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro for serving (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook sausage and onion in large skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain.
Return sausage mixture to skillet.
Add tomatoes, beans, water and seasoning mix; stir.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW, simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Place broken tortilla chips in lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of 1 cup cheese, sausage mixture and remaining cheese.
Bake 30 minutes.
Cut into 8 squares.
Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.