Oh So Gooey Nachos

What You Need:

8 graham crackers
3/4 C of milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 C of mini marshmallows

How to Make It:

Preset the oven to broil and allow the broiler to preheat.
Break each of the graham crackers into 4 squares.
Place the graham cracker pieces in a 9 inch aluminum pie plate.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the graham crackers.
Layer the marshmallows evenly over the chocolate chips.
Place the pie plate in the oven 6 inches from heat.
Broil 45 seconds or until the marshmallows are lightly browned and puffy.

Watch your nachos closely to ensure they don’t burn under the broiler. Never use a glass pan when making these nachos as it may break under the intense heat of the broiler.

Makes 4 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Broiling Time: approximately 45 seconds
Total Time: approximately 10 minutes 45 seconds

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving):
Calories 340; fat 12 g; sodium 190 mg; carbohydrates 55 g; sugars 40 g; protein 4 g

Easy Chicken Burritos

Ingredients:
3 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 jar (16 oz size) salsa
1 (14.5 oz) can refried beans
1 (8 oz) pkg shredded taco cheese
1 (8 count) pkg burrito size tortillas

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350.
Place the chicken breasts in a large sauce pan.
Cover with the salsa.
Add just enough water to cover the chicken.
Place over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
Chicken should be white all the way through when done.
Remove the chicken from the pot and cool until easily touched and shred the chicken.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Bring back to a boil to reduce the liquid of the mixture if it looks to watery.
When mixture becomes as thick as you like, remove it from the heat.

To Assemble:
Lay tortilla flat.
Place 3 T of refried beans down the middle of the tortilla.
Place 4 T of the chicken mixture on top of the beans.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll until completely closed.
Continue until you used all the tortillas.
Lightly spray a cookie sheet with a non stick cooking spray.
Lay the burritos on the cookie sheet.
Bake 12 minutes or until the burrito just begins to brown.
Serve with sour cream and guacamole and a side salad.

To Freeze:
Before baking, wrap each burrito in the wax paper.
Place the burritos in a freezer bag.
Freeze for up to 3 months.

To Reheat:
Unwrap the burritos.
Place in the microwave for about 3 minutes or just until the burrito is beginning to thaw.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly spray a cookie sheet with a non stick cooking spray.
Lay the burritos on the cookie sheet.
Bake 12 minutes or until the burrito just begins to brown.

APPLE FIZZ

Beverages that go well with Mexican food are:  Beer (Mexican or
otherwise), margaritas, hot chocolate, or apple fizz. If you
choose hot chocolate, stir with a cinnamon stick.

To make Apple Fizz:  mix equal portions of cold apple juice and
ginger ale in a pitcher, or pour half apple juice and half
ginger ale over ice cubes in each glass.

SOPAIPILLAS MEXICAN FRIED COOKIE

4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. shortening
1-1/4 cups water

Sift together dry ingredients. Add shortening and water and
knead until smooth. Put into plastic bag and let stand for 2
hours. Roll very thin and cut into small triangles.

Fry in deep fat heated to 375 degrees until golden brown. Turn
once. Drain on paper towels and serve with honey or sprinkle
with cinnamon sugar. Makes 12 servings.

GREEN ENCHILADA SUPREME CASSEROLE

Ingredients:

1-1/2 lbs. hamburger
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
3/4 to 1 cup sliced black olives
1 soup can of milk
1 – 4 oz. can green chilies
8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 – 16 oz. bag of Tostados

Brown hamburger with chopped onion. Mix soups, milk and green
chilies. Add to hamburger and let simmer for 20 minutes. In a
9×13 pan, spread a thin layer of hamburger sauce, then a layer
of Tostado chips, and then a layer of shredded cheese. Repeat
layers. On top of last layer of hamburger sauce, spread black
olives and then top with cheese.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. If preferred, garnish
with sour cream.

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