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mexican stuffed shells

Sharyn avatar
Recipe by
Sharyn Barbiea
@Sharyn
Newport, KY

QUICK AND EASY TO MAKE.

yield 4 -6
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mexican stuffed shells

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 pkg
    low-sodium taco seasoning
  • 4 oz
    cream cheese
  • 14-16
    jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 1/2 c
    salsa
  • 1 c
    taco sauce
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 c
    monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 3
    green onions, chopped
  • sour cream

How To Make mexican stuffed shells

  • 1
    IN A FRYING PAN, COOK GROUND BEEF, ADD TACO SEASONING AND PREPARE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS.
  • 2
    ADD CREAM CHEESE, COVER AND SIMMER UNTIL CHEESE IS MELTED.
  • 3
    BLEND WELL. SET ASIDE AND COOL COMPLETELY.
  • 4
    COOK THE PASTA SHELLS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS, DRAIN. SET SHELLS OUT INDIVIDUALLY ON CUTTING BOARD/BAKING SHEET SO THAT THEY DON'T STICK TOGETHER.
  • 5
    POUR SALSA ON BOTTOM OF 9x13 BAKING DISH
  • 6
    STUFF EACH SHELL WITH THE MEAT MIXTURE. PLACE SHELLS IN THE 9x13 BAKING DISH OPEN SIDE UP.
  • 7
    COVER SHELLS WITH TACO SAUCE.
  • 8
    COVER WITH FOIL AND BAKE FOR 30 MINUTES.
  • 9
    AFTER 30 MINUTES, REMOVE THE FOIL AND ADD SHREDDED CHEESES. BAKE FOR 10-15 MINUTES MORE.
  • 10
    TOP WITH ANY CONDIMENTS YOU'D LIKE (GREEN ONIONS, BLACK OLIVES, ETC.)
  • 11
    SERVE WITH SOUR CREAM AND SALSA.
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