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queso chorizo stuffed shells

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Michelle Wolf
@3keylimes
Berlin, NJ

I put a Mexican twist on pasta night by creating these stuffed shells using my homemade queso recipe. They are delicious and easy to make!If you love cheesy savory dishes, you'll love this! If you choose to use my queso, the recipe is on my profile. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For queso chorizo stuffed shells

  • 1 lb
    chorizo sausage-casings removed
  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 c
    my homemade queso-see my posted recipe for ingredients-or use jarred or your own homemade queso
  • 1 can
    ro tel tomatoes with chilies
  • 2 jar
    salsa-any brand
  • mexican crema-or sour cream
  • colby jack-or sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheeses-shredded
  • 1 box
    cooked large shell noodles-drained and cooled
  • pickled jalepeno peppers if desired

How To Make queso chorizo stuffed shells

  • 1
    Pre heat oven to 350 In a large skillet, brown chorizo and ground beef-drain well and return to pan. Add in ro tel tomatoes and 1 cup of queso-reserve half a cup. ***at this stage if desired-add jalapenos*** Stir well and remove from heat.
  • 2
    In a baking dish, pour 1 jar of salsa. Stuff meat mixture into shells and place in pan on top of salsa. Top shells with remaining jar of salsa.
  • 3
    pour on remaining queso and top with shredded cheeeses of choice. Bake covered for 20 mins, uncovered for 15 or until cheeses are bubbling
  • 4
    When cooked, before serving, dollop with Crema or Sour cream and top with any of your favorite taco toppings! Enjoy this dish!
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