Nacho Macaroni & Cheese

1 box macaroni & cheese
1 lb. hamburger
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 can whole kernel corn
1/2 cup sweet red bell pepper, chopped
Nacho Cheese flavored Doritos

1. Brown hamburger. Add taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to medium low.
2. Add chopped bell pepper to the hamburger. Simmer while you make the macaroni and cheese.
3. Prepare the macaroni and cheese according to the box instructions.
4. Add the macaroni and cheese and can of corn to the skillet and mix together.
5. Crush up the Doritos (I used about half of a small bag.) and add to the skillet.

Makes about 6-8 servings.

Garden Chicken Casserole

2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
8 oz. can of water chestnuts, drained
4 cups chicken, cooked and diced
2 cups cooked rice
1 sleeve butter snack crackers, crushed
1/4 cup melted butter

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients.
2. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
3. Sprinkle with crackers.
4. Pour butter over the top.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes.

Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 15 oz can corn, drained
1/2 yellow or white onion, chopped
1 cup salsa
1 tsp garlic powder
1 box Spanish Rice
Tortillas - 8 burrito sized
Optional - 1 cup shredded cheese and/or sour cream

Cook the rice according to the package. Meanwhile, add the first 6 ingredients together in a medium saucepan and cook on medium low heat. This mixture needs to simmer for 15-20 minutes. You may choose to add rice to the burrito before putting in the chicken mixture or you may decide to serve it as a side dish. It is delicious both ways!

Easy Shrimp & Pasta 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1 lb. frozen, peeled, deveined shrimp, thawed 1/2 cup chicken broth 8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms 1 Tbs. Garlic Pepper seasoning 12 oz. prepared angel hair pasta 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese In a medium pan, melt butter, add shrimp, broth, mushrooms, and Garlic Pepper seasoning. Heat on medium-low heat until mixture is heated through; about 10 minutes. Drain pasta; stir in shrimp and sauce mixture. Top with fresh grated cheese. Makes 6 servings.

Company coming over? Looking for something easy and quick to make? Try this delicious recipe! I recommend serving it with garlic bread. :)

Loaded Spaghetti Bake

12 oz. spaghetti noodles
1 lb. hamburger (I used Italian Sausage instead)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (26 oz) spaghetti sauce
1 can (4 oz) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 carton (10 oz) refridgerated Alfredo sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook the meat, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the spaghetti sauce and mushrooms. Drain spaghetti; add to skillet.
• Transfer to a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar cheese. In a small bowl, combine the soup, Alfredo sauce, and Parmesan cheese; spread over the cheddar cheese. In another bowl, combine cornflake crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over the top.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. YIELD: 8-10 servings