Cheesy Mexi-Rice Cassarole

Cheesy Mexi-Rice Casserole

1 qt. water
1 (4 oz) can green chiles, drained
2 c. uncooked white rice
1 (8 oz) pkg Velveeta
2 T. chicken broth
½ t. salt
1 T. minced garlic
¼ t. black pepper
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ t. chili powder
1 small yellow onion, chopped
¾ c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (11 oz) cans corn, drained
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with
green chiles, with liquid

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cook rice according to package directions.
3. In a large skillet, heat the broth and sauté the garlic, bell pepper, and onion until tender.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients, reserving the cheddar cheese.
5. Spoon into a greased 3 ½ qt casserole dish.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
7. Top with shredded cheddar and bake 5 minutes more.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip

2 c. mozzarella
14 oz artichoke hearts (chopped)
½ c. nonfat sour cream
8 oz fat free cream cheese
¼ c. parmesan
5 oz chopped frozen spinach
¼ t. pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced

1. Combine ingredients, less 2 T parmesan and ½
cup mozzarella
2. Put in small casserole dish and sprinkle with reserved cheeses.
3. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Note: Don’t forget to drain the liquid from the spinach.

Creamy Beef Enchiladas

Creamy Beef Enchiladas

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
½ c. plain yogurt
1 bunch green onions, chopped
½ c. sour cream
1 diced fresh jalapeno, or to taste
1 can cream of chicken soup
¼ c. water
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pkg taco seasoning
corn tortillas (as many as needed)

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, green onion, and jalapeno pepper until the meat is browned
2. Stir in water and taco seasoning, simmering until water has evaporated.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, sour cream, condensed soup, and cheese.
4. Put meat into tortillas and place a couple of tablespoons of cheese mixture over meat and roll up.
5. Place tortillas in a greased baking dish.
6. Spoon remaining cheese mixture over the top of the tortillas and bake at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes.