Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole

24 Tortilla Chips, plus additional for serving
1 Tbs Chili Oil (or olive oil and red pepper flakes)
1 Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 pound Ground Chicken/Turkey
2 Tbs Taco Seasoning
1 can Black Beans, drained
1 cup Salsa
1 cup shredded fat free or reduced fat Cheese


Optional: Other toppings such as jalepenios, olives, etc.
Heat oven to 350.

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and garlic and sautee until soft. Add meat and taco seasoning. Cook, breaking up meat with a spatula, for about 5 minutes. Add beans and salsa. Mix well and continue to cook until salsa thickens.

Line the bottom of a large baking dish with tortilla chips, pressing down on them lightly to break them into bite-sized pieces. Spread the meat and bean mixture over the chips and top with cheese. Add sliced jalepenos or other toppings that you ant to be cooked. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and gooey.

Scoop up with additional chips if desired.

Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casserole {Kevin & Amanda}

1 pkg croissant rolls
1 lb mild sausage
6 eggs, beaten
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9×13 baking dish with Pam. Brown sausage in skillet. Spread croissant dough in bottom of 9×13 dish. Add sausage, then pour eggs over sausage. Generously top with cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional: 1 lb of browned ground beef


Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse. In a medium bowl, mix ziti, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg and 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spoon in ziti mixture. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce, followed by Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; let stand for 15 minutes before serving.