2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

3 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup loosely packed minced fresh basil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, cheese, spinach, mayonnaise, basil, garlic powder, thyme and pepper.

Drain macaroni; gently stir into chicken mixture. Transfer to an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over casserole.

Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 40-45 minutes.

2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

4 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1 large onion, chopped

1/3 cup butter, cubed

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon ground mustard

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1-3/4 cups whole milk

TOPPING:

1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs

1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1/4 cup butter, melted

1. In a large nonstick skillet, cook ham until browned, 4-5 minutes; drain and pat dry. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer the chicken, cheese and ham; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, mustard and nutmeg until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over ham.
3. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until golden brown and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, approximately 3 cups, cooked and cut into bite size pieces

1 can cream of mushroom soup (10 3/4 ounce)

1 can cream of chicken soup (10 3/4 ounce)

10 ounce can Rotel (drain excess liquid)

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided in half)

12 flour tortillas

fresh lime (optional) cut into wedges

fresh cilantro (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl mix the soups, rotel, sour cream, garlic powder and milk.

Reserve 3/4 of the mixture and set aside. With the remaining 1/4 of mixture, add the cooked chicken and 3/4 cup shredded cheese.

Next, add a little sauce to the bottom of the baking pan, enough to coat the bottom lightly.

Spoon chicken mixture into each tortilla, roll and place seam down in baking dish, side by side.

Spoon the reserved sauce evenly over rolled tortillas and top with remaining cheese.

Place in oven on middle rack and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes until cheese bubbles.

Serve hot with fresh cilantro sprinkled on top and fresh squeezed lime juice. Enjoy!

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped

1/4 cup chopped onion

1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cubed

1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons in pan. Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender.

Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup potato water.

Add corn, milk, salt, pepper, potatoes and reserved potato water to saucepan; heat through. Stir in bacon and onion.

2 pounds ground beef

1 envelope taco seasoning

1-1/2 cups water

1 can (16 ounces) mild chili beans, undrained

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes

1 can (10 ounces) diced tomato with green chiles

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, optional

1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 370 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1369mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein.