TACO STUFFED SHELLS WITH CREAM CHEESE RECIPES

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TACO STUFFED PASTA SHELLS RECIPE - FOOD.COM



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I found this recipe in a magazine a couple of years ago and it is a favorite at our house. We love cream cheese so I usually add a bit more than what the recipe calls for. The original recipe says you can double it and freeze one pan for up to 90 days. I haven't tried that but if you do, let me know how it turns out.

Total Time 1 hours

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
12 large pasta shells
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 cup sour cream
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • COOK BEEF.
  • ADD TACO SEASONING AND PREPARE ACCORDING TO PKG DIRECTIONS.
  • ADD CREAM CHEESE.
  • COVER AND SIMMER UNTIL CREAM CHEESE IS MELTED.
  • YOU CAN CHILL THE MEAT SO YOU CAN STUFF THE SHELLS EASIER.
  • POUR SALSA IN THE BOTTOM OF A GREASED 9 X 13 IN PAN.
  • WHILE THE HAMBURGER IS COOKING, COOK THE PASTA, DRAIN, TOSS WITH BUTTER.
  • FILL EACH SHELL.
  • PLACE IN BOTTOM OF PAN AND TOP WITH TACO SAUCE.
  • COVER AND BAKE AT 350 FOR 30 MINUTES.
  • UNCOVER,SPRINKLE WITH CHEESES AND CHIPS.
  • BAKE 15 MINUTES LONGER OR UNTIL HEATED THROUGH.
  • SERVE WITH SOUR CREAM, MORE SALSA, OR WHATEVER ELSE YOU THINK GOES GOOD WITH TACOS.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5, FatContent 46.7, SaturatedFatContent 24.3, CholesterolContent 154.4, SodiumContent 1192.4, CarbohydrateContent 18.1, FiberContent 1.5, SugarContent 7.6, ProteinContent 31.9

TACO STUFFED PASTA SHELLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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Here's a kid-friendly dish so flavorful and fun, nobody is likely to guess that it's also lower in fat. It's a great family supper for busy weeknights! —Anne Thomsen, Westchester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1 bottle (16 ounces) taco sauce, divided
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
20 baked tortilla chip scoops, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain again., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cream cheese and 1/2 cup taco sauce until blended. Stir in 1/4 cup shredded cheese., Spoon about 2 tablespoons filling into each shell. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining taco sauce., Bake, covered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chips., Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. Top with cheese and chips as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, FatContent 13g fat (5g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 67mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 665mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 33g protein.

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