Mexicali Macaroni Pie Food

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.

MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in lime juice. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese and 1 cup pepper Jack cheese until melted. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the jalapeno, chili powder and salt. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MEXI-MAC SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes., Stir in seasonings, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn and water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

MEXI-MAC CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni and cheese mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook the beef, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., Add the diced tomatoes, green chiles and taco seasoning. Stir in 2 cups cheese, beans, corn, tomato sauce and prepared macaroni and cheese dinner., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with chips and remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. , 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°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

MEXICALI MEAT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 425 degrees.
• Fry the bacon until it is crisp and break it into pieces.
• Put 1/2 cup of the bacon drippings in freezer and chill until firm.
• Brown the ground beef in a large skillet until it is brown.
• Drain off any grease.
• Add corn, bell pepper, onion, corn meal, oregano, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and the tomato sauce.
• Allow meat mixture to cool while you prepare the pie crust.
• PIE CRUST:.
• Combine the flour and cornmeal.
• Cut in the bacon drippings or shortening until the mixture is the size of small peas.
• Add the ice water a little at a time while stirring with a fork until the dough holds together.
• Roll into a ball and flatten to 1/2 inch.
• Roll out on a floured surface and place in a 9 inch pie plate.
• Flute the edge.
• Pour the meat mixture into the prepared pie crust.
• Bake in a 425 degree oven for 25 minutes.
• While pie is baking, prepare topping.
• TOPPING:.
• Combine egg, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, mustard, Worchestershire Sauce and cheese.
• Spread on the pie.
• Top with crumbled bacon and sliced olives.
• Put back in oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
• Remove from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.

MEXICALI BEEF PIE

Steps:

• Brown hamburger and onion until mixture is cooked through. Mix in chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, green peppers OR the salsa. Mix well.
• Spray a 9 x 9 square pan with nonstick cooking spread; spread mixture evenly in bottom of pan.
• In medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Beat until batter is smooth; pour over meat mixture.
• Bake 35 - 40 minutes, 350°F Sprinkle with cheese, bake another 3-4 minutes.
• Cut in squares, top with tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream (if desired).