Mexican Stuffed Shells

Why are we such mexican lovers? I voted for italian!

• 15 jumbo stuffed shells
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 16 oz. jar salsa
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 cup cheddar cheese

Prepare shells. Brown meat and drain fat. Add the cream cheese to the meat in small chucks and sprinkle in the chili powder. Turn off heat and stir together, let cheese melt into the ground beef, allow to cool.

Using a spoon, portion out your filling into the shells (This can be kind of messy and I end up using my fingers to really get a good amount into the shells). In a baking dish, spread a layer of salsa on the bottom and place shells on top. Then cover shells with another layer of salsa.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove and top with cheese. Bake UNCOVERED for another 15 minutes.

Any left over filling can be piled on top of shells.

This recipe was found at mealsmadeeasy.blogspot.com

erin