What's For Dinner? (#164) | Mexican Dinner Ideas | Quick & Easy Dinners!
Channel: Foodamentary: Adventures in Food
Date: 2021-07-06

SOUTHWESTERN MEATLOAF:
Mix 1.5 lbs of lean ground beef with ¾ cup of crushed tortilla chips, 1 large egg, on 15-oz can of whole kernel corn (drained), 1 cup of chunky salsa, ½ tsp of salt and pepper (or season to taste) until well combined. 
Transfer mixture into a roasting pan and shape into a 10 x 5 loaf.  Spread additional salsa on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until cook through.  Let stand for 10 minutes for easier slicing. 

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SALSA CHICKEN:
https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Salsa-Chicken-_Slow-Cooker_-895788#directions
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SPINACH ENCHILADAS:
1- 10oz package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and pressed dry
1- can of cream of chicken soup (or cream soup of your choice)
1 cup of sour cream
1- 4 oz can chopped green chilies
2 green onions, chopped
12 corn tortillas (5- 6 inches)
4 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium onion, diced

1. Using a blender or food processor, blend first 5 ingredients until smooth
2. Fry tortillas in a small amount of oil on each side until soft and pliable; drain well
3. Fill each tortilla with a small amount of cheese and onion. Roll up and place seam down in an 11x7 casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
4. Spoon spinach mixture over tortillas and top with remaining cheese.  
5. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese melts 
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MEXICAN QUICHE:
1-9 inch pie shell (par-bake for 10-15 minutes to desired brownness)
1.5 lbs of ground beef
½ onion, chopped
4 oz can of diced green chilies
2 cups of Monterey Jack Cheese (from the block, not pre-shredded)
1 cup half & half
2 tablespoons of flour
2 eggs
Season to taste

Brown ground beef with onions and drain fat and then add chilies.  Sprinkle half of cheese on par-baked shell.  Top with half of meat mixture.  Repeat layers.  Mix half & half, eggs, and flour together and pour over layers.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until filling is set.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving. 
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