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Mexican Manicotti
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 6
My family loves Mexican food, and this is a favorite of ours. I got this recipe out of a magazine at my sister's home. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey (can sub. hamburger)
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (8 ounce) package manicotti
1 cup water
8 ounces picante sauce
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mexican blend cheese, shredded
1/4 cup green onion, thinly chopped (optional)
1/4 cup olive, sliced (optional)
Directions:
1. Brown meat.
2. Add beans and seasonings to meat, stir until warmed through.
3. Cook noodles for 6-8 minutes, or until partially cooked but still firm enough to handle. Do not cook all the way.
4. Spoon meat mixture into partially cooked noodles.
5. Place stuffed noodles in 9x13-inch pan. You can use two 8x8-inch pans.
6. Combine water and picante sauce, Pour over shells.
7. To bake later cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake 350 for 1 hour or until bubbly, then spread with sour cream and top with onions and olives.
8. To bake now, heat oven to 350 degrees, cook for 1/2 hour then spread with sour cream and green onions and olives. Then bake for 5 more minutes.
9. Enjoy!
By RecipeOfHealth.com