Layered Taco Casserole

Flour tortillas are made from wheat flour, but only use the endosperm of the wheat kernel. Whole wheat tortillas use all three parts of the kernel - the endosperm, bran and germ. The kernel is another name for the wheat seed, or wheat berry. You can learn more about a kernel of wheat on our "Grain's Anatomy" page. Did you know that wheat is grown in 42 states in the United States? There are six different classes of wheat, which are each used for different products. Tortillas are made from hard red winter or hard white wheat. Find out more about the classes of wheat on our  "Which Wheat for What?" page. Wheat harvest is a special time of year for farm families. Check out this video of wheat harvest with the Jason Ochs family in western Kansas. Have a hungry family breathing down your neck for a filling supper? This recipe is your solution! Remember, it’s easy to prepare two at once, one for now and freeze one for later!