Chili And Cheddar Bow Tie Casserole Recipes

CHILI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the beef and onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain fat. Add the celery, chili, tomatoes, taco sauce and corn. Heat thoroughly, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
• Meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to package directions. When cooked, place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the meat mixture over the noodles, stirring well. Top with the cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

CHILI BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat, and cook the onions until tender. Mix in the green pepper and peas, and season with chili powder and red pepper flakes. Stir the cooked beef, tomatoes, and tomato paste into the mixture. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. Mix in the kidney beans and corn.
• Spoon 1/2 the skillet mixture into the prepared casserole dish, and top with 1/2 the tortilla quarters. Layer with remaining skillet mixture.
• Cover and bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and top with remaining tortillas and cheese. Continue baking 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

CHILI AND CHEDDAR BOW TIE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Remove ONE tsp adobo sauce and ONE chile from canned chiles.
• Mince the chile.
• Place remaining sauce and chiles in a zip-lock bag, freeze for another use.
• Melt butter in a large casserole dish over medium high heat.
• Add bell pepper and bacon; saute 4 minutes.
• Add onions; saute 1 minute.
• Stire in adobo sauce, minced chile, flour, chili powder, salt, and cumin; cook 1 minute.
• Gradually add milk and cook till thick and bubbly (about 4 minutes) stirring constantly with a whisk.
• Remove from heat.
• Gradually add 1 1/2 cups cheese and cilantro, stirring well until cheese melts.
• Add pasta to pan; toss well.
• Spoon pasta mixture into an 11x7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over pasta.
• Bake at 400 degrees fro 15 minutes or until browned.