Southwest Casserole Recipes

Creamy Enchilada Casserole
(YW camp recipe-works in a dutch oven also)
1 lb ground beef, browned (with 1/2 onion if desired)
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cans water
1 - 1 1/2 dozen corn tortillas, torn into pieces
6 - 8 oz each of cheddar & mozzarella cheese, grated
Brown meat, add soup, seasoning mix, and water (it should be soupy). Layer the sauce with the cheese and tortillas. Bake for 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Serves 8.

Three Cheese Enchiladas
1 1/2 cups shredded white cheese(montery jack or pepper jack)
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (save a little for top)
3 to 4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup salsa, or enchilada sauce
1 medium green pepper, diced (optional)
1/2 cup chopped green onion or chives (optional)
1 tsp cumin (optional)
8 - 10 flour tortillas
Combine cheeses and 1/4 cup of salsa, pepper, onion, and cumin; mix well. Spoon 3 Tbsp mixture into each tortilla, roll and place in a greased baking dish. Spoon remaining salsa or sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with a little more shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Serves 6.

Chicken-Chile Rice
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 pound boneless chicken, cut into strips
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
1 -3 Tbsp jalapeno, chopped
1 cup white or brown rice
2 cups water
1/2 Tbsp chicken boullion
1 can chopped green chilies(4 oz)
1 cup shredded cheese(cheddar or monterey jack)
Saute chicken in oil, add salt and pepper to taste. Remove chicken from pan, saute onion, garlic and jalapenos.  Add rice, water, and boullion to pan and bring to a boil.  Simmer for 20-40 minutes, until rice is cooked. Stir in chicken and green chilies. Top with cheese and serve.

Sour Cream Enchiladas
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup sour cream
1 can green chilies(4 oz)
1 cup grated cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey pieces
8 corn or flour tortillas
Mix soup, sour cream and chilies together into sauce. Mix cheese, onion, and meat together for filling. Spread a small amount of sauce into bottom of a baking pan. Spread filling in tortillas, roll and place in baking pan. Cover with remaining sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Variation: Mix everything together except tortillas, heat thoroughly, and serve over rice.