Tex-Mex Casserole

Tex-Mex Casserole

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce or salsa
2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 can refried beans (fat free)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped olives
1 cup chopped chilies
1 cup corn
2 teaspoons chili power
2 cups rice, cooked

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Brown ground beef with the onion and garlic.  Add tomato sauce, simmer.  Mix sour cream with olives and chili powder

In a 9 x 13 inch pan, spread 1/2 cooked rice at the bottom of the pan.  Then layer meat mixture, sour cream mixture, refried beans and cheese.  Repeat.  Top with more cheese.  Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.  Serve with salsa and extra sour cream.

Enjoy!

Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

This recipe is similar to the breakfast casserole I posted last week but it uses bacon and Swiss.  I made it but have not tried it yet.  It is frozen and will be used on Father's Day.  I can't wait to try it!

Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Prep Time:  20 minutes
Baking Time:  60 minutes

Ingredients:

8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
2 onions, sliced thin
12 slices white or French bread, quartered
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
8 eggs
4 cups milk
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

1.  Using the same pan, saute the onions until they are soft.  Remove from pan and let cool.
2.  Put 6 slices of bread, quartered in a greased 9" x 13" baking pan.
3.  Add  half of crumbled bacon, onion and cheese.  Spread evenly.
4.  Repeat layer of bread, bacon, onion, and cheese.
5.  Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper.  Beat until mixed and pour over bread.
6.  Cover with foil or wrap and store in refrigerator over night.
7.  In the morning, uncover casserole and let stand at room temperature until oven is preheated.
8.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake the breakfast casserole for 45 - 55 minutes.

Serves 6-8 people.

Enjoy!