Recipe: Con Queso Casserole

So, a few weeks ago I devised a new dish that I wanted to try—though I'm sure someone else has thought of it. Last night I finally got all the ingredients needed to make it.

I present to you Con Queso Casserole!

Now, what I made was for a 9x9 pan, which serves about 2-3 people. So this recipe is based on that. You can adjust as is needed.

Ingredients

3 Cups of Noodles (Your choice which kind, I used rotini)

1/2 lb.Ground Beef

1/2 packet of Taco seasoning

1 Cup of shredded sharp cheese

1 Jar of Salsa Con Queso (15 oz.)

Preheat Oven: 400°

Cook noodles for about 10-12 minutes until al dente or soft. Strain water. While noodles are cooking, brown ground beef in skillet, breaking apart thoroughly. Drain grease. Then follow the instructions on the Taco seasoning packet (if making the amount I made, only use half of the water and half the seasoning listed in the packet's directions) and mix together with beef. Once noodles and taco meat are finished, in a large bowl mix together the noodles and meat and pour in the jar of Salsa Con Queso. After stirring for a few moments, pour into greased lasagna pan. Spread shredded sharp cheese over top. Place in the oven, middle rack, for 15 minutes. Remove and serve.

The result should look something like that pictured above :) Now, in my humble opinion... this was DIVINE! I definitely want to make it again. However, if anyone has any ideas for heightening the epic-ness of this dish, I am open to suggestions!

I hope you enjoy!