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Mexican Stuffed Shells Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
16-18 jumbo pasta shells
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
4 oz. {1/2 block} cream cheese
1 & 1/2 cup salsa
1 & 1/4 cup taco sauce
2 cups cheddar-monterey jack blend cheese, shredded
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fill a medium size pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the shells and cook until al dente. {I like to be a lot more on the harder side because I’ve found that they rip if they are too soft and they still keep cooking later on.} Once they are done, drain and run under cool water. While the shells are cooking, brown the meat in a large skillet. Add the taco seasoning, according to package directions. Add cream cheese, cover, and let simmer until cream cheese is completely melted and then stir well. Pour salsa into a 9×13 inch dish. Scoop a spoonful of meat mixture into each shell and place in pan. Repeat until all shells are used. {Or until you run out of mixture.} Spread taco sauce evenly over shells. {Make sure to cover each shell completely to prevent them from drying out while cooking.} Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 27-30 minutes. After baking, spread shredded cheese evenly over shells and bake for 9-11 more minutes, uncovered. Top with desired toppings – green onions, black olives, sour cream, etc.

 

 

 

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