Mexican Haystacks

Layer in order on a large platter

Step 1
Mix 1- 16 oz can refried beans with 1/2 pkg taco seasoning mix

Step 2
Combine 1 large avocado
1 large tomato (diced)
2 T. lemon juice

Step 3
Spread 1 C. sour cream

Setp 4
Mix 1 can chopped green chilies
1 can chopped olives

Step 5
Layer 1/2 chopped green chilies
1 1/2 C. cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c. Jack cheese
1 tomato chopped

Layer all ingredients in order given
chill for several hours
serve with tortilla chips

S. Swenson

Three Cheese Tortellini Soup

1 large can chicken broth
1 large can whole tomatoes (blend in blender)
carrots- chopped
onion- chopped
zucchini- chopped
1 pkg 3 cheese tortellini

Bring broth and tomatoes to a boil, then add tortellini, carrots, onions, zucchini (and whatever else you like- mushrooms, etc) salt, pepper, and basil. You can put as much of whatever you like in as you want. I serve with cheese biscuits, bread sticks, or rolls.

Tostada Casserole

1 lb ground beef
1 15 oz can refried beans
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
tortilla chips (about a cup)
grated cheese (I use cheddar)

Brown beef. Add taco seasoning and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Layer bottom of 9x13 pan with chips. Crush remaining chips and set aside. Spoon meat mixture over chips in baking dish. Combine other 1/2 tomato sauce and beans and spread over meat. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and crushed corn chips. Bake 5 min or until cheese is melted. (I serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole:))

H. Lindquist

Spaghetti Pie

approx 4 oz. cooked spaghetti (enough to cover bottom of pan)
1 T. margarine/ butter
1 beaten egg
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1 C. cottage cheese
1/2 lb browned ground beef
Your favorite spaghetti sauce
Grated cheese (I use cheddar)

Spray/ grease 9" pie plate (or baking dish). Put spaghetti, margarine, egg, and Parmesan cheese in dish mixing together- press to form kind of crust on bottom. Spread cottage cheese on top. Mix spaghetti sauce and meat and pour on top. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes. (Can be doubled in a 9x13 pan) Serves 6

Lazy Lucy's Lasagna

1/2 lb. ground beef browned
28 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 c. water
1 pkg. uncooked lasagna noodles
1 lb. cottage cheese
2 lbs. Mozzarella cheese grated

Layer ingredients in 9x13 pan: sauce, noodles, beef, noodles, cottage cheese, noodles, sauce, cheese. Cover with foil and bake in oven for 1 hour at 350. Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting.

Pizza Fondue

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves 6

1 Jar pasta sauce (Prego Traditional)
4 oz. cream cheese softened
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. finely chopped pepperoni
Cubed Italian bread, cubed cheeses, olives, and fresh cut veggies for dipping.

Heat pasta sauce and cream cheese, stirring until smooth and blended. Add Parmesan and pepperoni. Heat and serve with dippers.

A. Madson

Spanish Rice

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. chopped onion (I use about 1 Tbsp. dehydrated)
2 cloves garlic, minced (1/2 tsp. garlic powder)
1 c. long grain rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. chicken broth

Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic, and rice and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is golden brown. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes until rice is tender. Yield: 4 servings.

---Can add black or kidney beans, chicken, and/ or corn to make it as a main dish.

J Pratt

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

3-4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 (10 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
1 C. sour cream
1/2 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
1/4 c. green onions, chopped
approx 10-14 corn tortillas
Lots of your favorite cheese, grated (I use cheddar and Jack)

Mix together soup, sour cream, and green chilies. Spread a thin layer on bottom of 9x13 pan. Mix together grated cheese and green onions. Fry tortillas with some chicken & cheese mixture and roll up. Place seam side down in pan. Top tortillas with remaining sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Serve with chips and salsa

H. Lindquist

Fiesta Chicken

4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Marinade: 4 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 c. oil
2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt

Salsa: 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 c. chopped red onion
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp cumin
2 tsp. jalapeno pepper (chopped & seeded)
2 Tbsp cilantro

Mix together marinade and marinate chicken in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Mix salsa ingredients. Grill chicken and top with salsa. Serve with rice and black beans.

H. Lindquist

Mexi-Chili Casserole

Hamburger (pre-cooked)
1 can kidney beans
1 can mild enchilada sauce
1 can tomato sauce
1 c. sour cream (or more)
grated cheese
6 oz. pkg. corn chips (minus 1 c. crushed chips)

Combine hamburger, kidney beans, enchilada and tomato sauces and place in a 2 qt. casserole dish. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Spread with sour cream. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Place corn chips around the edge and return to oven for 3-4 minutes until cheese melts.

S. Swenson

Mexican Casserole

Cooked chicken (cubed)
Tortilla chips

1 can celery soup
1 can mushrooms
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 lb grated cheese
1 small can chopped (Ortega) chilies
1 soup can of milk
1/2 chopped onion

Mix soups, sour cream, cheese, chilies, milk and onions. Layer in casserole dish: tortilla chips, chicken, and sauce. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Serves 8

S. Swenson

7 layer dip

1 can (16 oz) refried beans
1 Tbsp. taco seasoning
1 C. sour cream
1 C. salsa
1 C. shredded lettuce
1 C. shredded cheese
1/2 c. chopped green onions
2 Tbsp. sliced olives

Mix beans and taco seasoning. Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Layer remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with tortilla chips.

A. Madson