South Of The Border Eggplant Recipes

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER PIZZA

Steps:

• Coat two 12-in. pizza pans with cooking spray; sprinkle with cornmeal. Divide the bread dough in half; roll each portion into a 12-in. circle. , Transfer to prepared pans. Build up edges slightly; prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, yellow pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in refried beans, salsa, chilies and chili powder; heat through. , Spread over the crusts; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 6-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with tomatoes and lettuce; serve immediately.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER EGGPLANT

Steps:

• In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole heat bacon, covered with paper toweling, 4 minutes or until crisp.
• Reserve bacon fat and remove bacon.
• Set aside.
• Add beef, onion, garlic and green pepper to reserved bacon fat.
• Heat, uncovered, 6 1/2 minutes or until vegetables are tender and beef is browned.
• Add eggplant, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, feta cheese and reserved bacon.
• Stir to blend.
• Heat, covered, in microwave oven 8 minutes or until eggplant is tender.
• Sprinkle with croutons and heat, uncovered, an additional 1 minute or until heated through.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER SCRAMBLED EGGS

Steps:

• Lightly beat eggs with milk; add tortilla chips. Let stand for 15 minutes. In a large skillet, saute ham, onion and green pepper in butter. Add egg mixture and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until eggs are set. Remove from the heat; gently stir in cheese and tomato. Serve in the skillet or transfer to a warm serving platter. Top with sour cream and taco sauce.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Steps:

• 1. In small mixing bowl beat Cheddar cheese and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add chili peppers, beef and pepper sauce. Beat until combined. On serving platter spread in 10-inch circle.2. Spread salsa over cheese mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with crackers.*NOTE: Soften cream cheese in microwave at high for 15 to 20 seconds.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease a 9x12" baking dish and preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly beat eggs in a bowl.
• Tear up corn tortillas into large pieces and layer half of them into bottom of baking dish.
• Top tortillas with half of the chili sauce and half of the cheese.
• Pour half of the beaten eggs over this and then repeat the layers again of tortillas, chili sauce, cheese and then eggs.
• Bake in oven for 30 minutes, uncovered.
• Serve topped with salsa and additional cheddar cheese if desired.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Beat all ingredients together.
• Pour into 9x13 dish.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, then 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
• Serve with salsa.