Zucchini Tamale Casserole

Zucchini Tamale Casserole

1 lb. ground beef

1 jalapeño

1 zucchini

1 onion

1 can mixed beans

1 jar corn relish

1 cup BBQ Sauce (I used Crackerberries famous Fig BBQ Sauce)

4 slices homemade corn bread

3 slices jalapeño cheese

Scramble ground beef in large skillet. Drain grease and set aside.  Sauté onion, zucchini for 5 minutes, then add beans, corn, BBQ sauce and cook till bubbling.  Mix in with ground beef.  Spread in light greased casserole dish.  Top with cheese and sliced cubed bread.  Sprinkle with jalapeño peppers.  Bake in 350º oven for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bread is lightly toasted.  Serve with Mexican sour cream.

Mexican Sour Cream

1 cup sour cream

2 Tbsps. green chilies, chopped

2 tsps. Jalapeño, chopped

2 tsps. Lime juice

Combine in small bowl, mix until well blended. 

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Macaroni BLT Salad

Macaroni BLT Salad

1 box small macaroni shells

1 lb. cooked bacon, chopped

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 onion, diced

1½ cup ranch dressing

2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce

½ cup fresh chopped parsley

1½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper

Cook pasta according to directions. Drain, rinse and set aside.  Combine tomatoes, onion, pepper, and salad dressing together in a large bowl.  Toss in pasta and then add lettuce, parsley and bacon. 

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