Taco Stuffed Shells

These are a Mexican twist on the classic Italian stuffed shells. They are easy to make and have a lot of flavor from the cheese, salsa and taco seasoning. You can use any kind of shredded cheese, but to give them even more of a kick, we like to use Habanero cheese.

Adapted from this recipe

Ingredients:

• 1lb ground beef
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 15 large pasta shells
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded habanero cheese
• 1 ½ cups lime tortilla chips (crushed)
• 3 green onions (chopped)
• 1 cup sour cream

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350.
  
  
• In a skillet, cook the ground beef with the taco seasoning, according to package directions.
  
• While the beef is cooking, boil the pasta shells and drain when fully cooked.
  
  
• When the ground beef is finished, add the cream cheese. Cover and simmer until the cheese is fully melted, blending well.
  
  
• Pour half of the salsa into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  
• Stuff each shell with the meat mixture, and place in the baking dish.
  
• Cover the tops of the shells with the other half of the salsa.
  
  
• Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  
• Uncover and sprinkle the shredded cheese and crushed chips on top, and cook for 15 more minutes.
  
• Once the shells have finished cooking, top with sour cream and green onions to serve.