mexican manocotti bake

Name: Mexican Manocotti Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 0ne pound(s) lean ground beef; one can(s) refried beans; one 16oz jar(s) picante sauce; 2 1/2 cup(s) mexican blend shredded cheese or other blend of choice; 2 cup(s) sour cream, fat-free; 2 cup(s) water; one package(s) dry taco seasoning; one package(s) manacotti noodles; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/2 cup(s) sliced black olives (optional)

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Cathy Hurkmans Tolman

Escanaba, MI

Updated on Jun 8, 2013

this is quite easy & super tasty. you can use mild, medium or hot picante depending on your taste. I just use a blend of cheddar & other cheeses or you can use Mexican blend shredded cheese.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 25 Min

method Bake

yield 5 to 7

Ingredients

0ne pound lean ground beef
one can refried beans
one 16oz jars picante sauce
2 1/2 cups mexican blend shredded cheese or other blend of choice
2 cups sour cream, fat-free
2 cups water
one package dry taco seasoning
one package manacotti noodles
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)

How To Make mexican manocotti bake

Step 1

1. Mix raw ground beef with taco seasoning, cumin, 1 cup of cheese and can refried beans. Mix well.

Step 2

2. Using the uncooked manicotti shells, stuff the meat mixture into the shells and place in a large baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Step 3

3. Pour the jar of picante over the stuffed shells then pour on the 2 cups of warm water.
Step 4

4. Cover with foil and bake in 350* oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hrs.
Step 5

5. When shells are done and dish is bubbly, frost top with sour cream, reserved one cup cheese and olives. Put back in oven for 5-10 minutes, uncovered.
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