Spicy Hamburger Casserole

 1 1b. hamburger
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 box Shells & Cheese macaroni
1 packet taco seasoning
1 c. grated cheese

Boil macaroni according to package directions, at the same time brown the burger. Drain burger and macaroni. Mix cheese sauce into macaroni, set aside. Add taco seasoning and water according to package directions. Then add the macaroni and rotel tomatoes, mix together and heat through. Place in casserole dish, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

I’ve made this a couple times now and it is along the quick and easy route and very tasty to boot!  I like to put a little sour cream in mine and for the kids as it is a little spicy.  

 

Chicken Enchiladas

2 c. chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 c. chopped green bell pepper
1 pkg (8 oz.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, cubed
1 jar (8 oz.) salsa, divided
8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) Velveeta Cheese cut up
1/4 c. milk

Stir chicken, bell papper, cream cheese and 1/2 c. salsa in saucepan on low heat until cream cheese is melted.
Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam-side down, in lightly greased 12×8-inch baking dish.
Stir processed cheese spread and milk in saucepan on low heat until smooth. Poor sauce over tortillas; cover with foil.
Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Pour remaining salsa over tortillas.

I made this last night and it was really good! I forgot to put the salsa on top after it was done baking – now I know why I thought it looked “naked”!

The recipe says that it serves 4 to 6 but Chris and I each had some, the girls split one tortilla and there were two left so conservatively I would say “Serves 4″ at the most. I served it with just corn on the side but it would go farther if there was a plate of rice to go with it.

It was easy to prepare, taking 20 minutes to put together and 20 minutes to cook.