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Showing posts with label mexican. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mexican. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

7 Layer Mexican Dip........

*A BIG family favorite around my house & super easy!

2 cans re fried beans with green chilies

5 avocados, smashed

16 oz. sour cream

3 tomatoes, chopped

1 c. green onions, chopped

2 cans sliced ripe olives

6-8 oz. cheddar or Colby jack cheese, grated.

Layer ingredients in order given. Made a day ahead and serve with chips.

*I make this for supper when I know we are going to need a quick and easy meal the next day. I just throw this all together and the next evening it's ready!! Bring out the chips and EAT!! My family LOVES this meal! :)

*Sorry I don't have a picture; I am working on it! :)

Monday, February 9, 2009

Mexican Cornbread...

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 small can diced green chillis,drained
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder

Cornbread Mixture:

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 can creamed corn
2-3 cups shredded colby/jack cheese

Directions
1Brown together the ground beef,seasonings, onion and chilis; drain well.

2In a bowl mix together the cornbread ingredients.

3Lightly spray a 13 x9 in baking dish with Pam.

4Pour 1/2 of the cornbread mixture into prepared dish.

5Top with the meat mixture then sprinkle on the cheese to cover.

6Pour the remaining cornbread mixture on top.

7Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 45 mins or until the top is lightly browned.

*This is so good as a complete meal! We fix it with beans & fried potatoes because that's how my hubby likes (LOVES) it! It's so good and really easy.

You can find this recipe and lots more of our family favorites here!

Have a blessed week!

Love,
Julie
If we don't find Him in the small things, how will we ever find Him in the big ones? ~Elisabeth Elliot