Mexi Cali Penne Food

PASTA MEXICALI

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, beans, corn, onion, bell pepper, cilantro and parsley.
• In a separate bowl, combine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, cumin, cayenne and black pepper.
• Slowly whisk oil into vinegar mixture.
• Add vinegar mixture to pasta and stir well.
• Serve well-chilled.

MEXICALI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, rice, olives, chili powder and salt., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, until rice is tender, 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.

MEXICALI QUICHE

Steps:

• 1. Microwave the Velveeta cheese with the meat mixture for 30 seconds until melted; set aside. Whip together by hand the eggs and cream in a large mixing bowl: mix in the salt and pepper. Add the remaining chopped vegetables, cheese, and tabasco sauce. Stir the meat mixture into the quiche ingredients. Slowly pour into the prepared pie crust (9" pie plate or quiche pan). Note: Pre-cook your crust at 450 degree for about 8 to 10 minutes before adding quiche mixture.
• 2. Bake the quiche at 350 degrees for approximately 30 - 35 minutes, or until the center is set. Check the crust during the last 10 minutes for browning. You may need to add a pie rim or foil rim to protect it from over-browning. Cool 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
• 3. *I added a 1/2 cup of chopped Velveeta Cheese to the taco meat and melted it in the microwave during prep. You can also prepare ground beef with taco seasoning if you do not have leftovers.

MEXI CALI DIP

Steps:

• Mix all together and refrigerate overnight.
• Serve with Fritos Scoops.