| We all want quick and easy recipes for dinner but | | | | recipes that combines the favorite flavors of |
| also want something that is flavorful, easy on the | | | | tacos and macaroni & cheese. This recipe is |
| budget and something the whole family will enjoy. | | | | definitely family friendly and especially budget |
| Here are some easy quick easy dinner recipes | | | | friendly. |
| with some Mexican flair! | | | | Ingredients: |
| Enchilada Casserole | | | | 1 package macaroni & cheese dinner |
| This is a fun, kid friendly enchilada type recipe. | | | | 1 pound ground beef |
| Kids and adults alike love the crunch of the tortilla | | | | 1 package taco seasoning mix |
| chips. If you want to make this recipe extra | | | | ¾ cup water |
| quick, use the dehydrated onion flakes rather than | | | | ¾ cup sour cream |
| chopping fresh onions. | | | | 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided |
| Ingredients: | | | | 1 cup salsa |
| 1 pound ground beef | | | | Directions: |
| 1 package enchilada seasoning mix | | | | Preheat oven to 400 degrees. |
| 1 can tomato soup | | | | Prepare macaroni & cheese as directed on |
| 1 ½ c shredded cheese | | | | the package. |
| ½ c chopped onion (or 1 tablespoon | | | | While the macaroni is cooking, brown meat. Drain |
| dehydrated onion flakes) | | | | any fat. Add the taco seasoning and water, |
| 1 can cream of chicken soup | | | | simmer 5 minutes. |
| Tortilla chips | | | | Once the macaroni & cheese is prepared, |
| Directions: | | | | add sour cream. |
| Preheat oven to 350 degrees. | | | | Put half of the macaroni and cheese into an 8 inch |
| Brown meat and onion, draining any fat. Add | | | | square baking dish. Spread with the meat mixture |
| soups, enchilada seasoning mix and ½ cup | | | | and 1 cup of the cheese. Top with the remaining |
| water. | | | | macaroni & cheese. |
| Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. | | | | Cover and bake for 15 minutes. |
| Spread half of the meat mixture in the bottom of | | | | Put salsa and remaining cheese on top. Bake, |
| the pan, then put some coarsely-crushed chips, | | | | uncovered for 5 minutes. |
| then half of the cheese. Repeat layer ending with | | | | To round out this dinner, serve with a fresh, crisp |
| cheese. | | | | salad and your favorite dressing or with green |
| Bake for 30 minutes. | | | | beans. If you feel you need a little extra, warmed |
| To round out this meal, just serve with a fresh, | | | | rolls would also be a nice addition. |
| crisp green salad with your favorite dressing. If | | | | Both of these quick easy dinner recipes would be |
| you feel like you need a little more, open a can of | | | | excellent served with a special but easy dessert. |
| refried beans, put in a microwave safe dish and | | | | Vanilla ice cream drizzled with warmed chocolate |
| warm in the microwave. Serve on the side. | | | | sauce and a cookie would be the perfect finish to |
| Taco Noodle Bake | | | | a perfect dinner! |
| Here is another one of my quick easy dinner | | | | |