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What’s for Dinner: Create a Mexican Dinner Buffet

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cooked and chopped)
  • 1 box of Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice
  • 4 cups of Shredded Cheese divided into 2 sets of 2 cups
  • 2 packets Taco Seasoning
  • 1 can Enchilda Sauce
  • 1 large can Refried Beans 28 ounces
  • 1 box Hard Taco Shells
  • 10 Flour Tortillas 8 inch
  • 1 bag of Nacho Chips
  • Lettuce
  • Sour Cream
  • Salsa

Instructions
 

For the Quesadillas

  • Combine chopped Chicken Breast and 2 cups cheese in Medium Bowl
  • When Chicken and Cheese are mixed completely, add in 1 packet Taco Seasoning.
  • Cut Flour Tortillas in half.
  • Spoon Chicken Mixture onto one side of the Tortilla half and fold over.
  • Bake on 350* for about 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Remove and serve with Sour Cream

For the Tacos/Nachos

  • Cook Rice according to package directions
  • Cook hamburger and drain.
  • Add Taco Seasoning and prepare according to directions.
  • While the Ground Beef is cooking, Combine Refried Beans and Enchilada Sauce in pan.
  • Stirring frequently,cook until warmed all the way through.
  • Layer Nacho Chips with beans, beef, and rice.
  • Top with Cheese,Lettuce, Sour Cream, and Salsa
  • Repeat with Taco Shells
  • Serve with Quesadillas
  • You can also set the Ingredients out Buffet Style and let everyone make their own nachos and tacos.