Sunday, January 23, 2011

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

This recipe was okay, but I don't know if it will be a repeat in our house.

8 oz. uncooked tube or spiral pasta
1 lb ground beef
6 bacon strips, diced
1 can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
BBQ sauce and prepared mustard, optional

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Discard drippings. Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Add soup, beef and bacon; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook until the cheese is melted. Servie with bbq sauce and mustard if desired.

I didn't use any bbq sauce or mustard when this was made so that might be a reason why it wasn't that great. I'm sure it will be better next time around.

Update! Update!

Just wanted everyone to know that our family is back together! Wes and I decided to reconcile and give our marriage another try. Adam is growing every day like crazy! I can't believe how big my little man has gotten in the past 6 months. He has really hit a huge growth spurt. I'm happy to have my family back together. So until next time....

Taco Casserole

I made this last night and everyone loved it!

1 lb ground beef
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 c. water
1 c. crushed tortilla chips
1 can refried beans
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings: chopped lettuce and tomatoes, sliced ripe olives, sour cream, and picante sauce

In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes; set aside. Place chips in a greased 8 inch square baking dish. In a bowl, stir refried beans until smooth; spread over chips. Top with beef mixture and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and olives. Serve with sour cream and picante sauce.

As mentioned previously, this was a hit at our house and a great alternative to just plain taco salad or tacos.