1-Dish Taco Bake

This recipe has quickly become one of my go to dinners. I do need to emphasize that you do not pre-heat your oven for this one. It needs to start out in a cold oven.

Taco Meat Filling

1 lb. ground beef

1.25 package taco seasoning

Batter

cooking spray

3/4 c. flour

1/2 c. corn meal

2 envelopes yeast

1 T. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 c. very warm milk

3 T. oil

1 egg

Topping

1 c. Chunky salsa

1 c. shredded cheddar

1 c. corn tortilla chips, partially crushed

Brown and drain beef. Add taco seasoning and mix well.

Mix batter ingredients together and pour into a pre-sprayed 9.5 inch deep dish pie plate. If you don't have a deep pie plate, a small casserole dish works great too.

Top batter with taco meat. Pour salsa evenly over meat, sprinkle with shredded cheese and corn chips.

Bake by placing in a COLD OVEN; set temp to 350. Bake for 45 min or until batter is cooked through.

Neapolitan Crispy Bars

Here you go Andrea! I think I've finally tweaked this recipe to my liking.

4 cups mini marshmallows, divided

3 T. butter, divided

3/4 tsp. vanilla, divided

2 c. cocoa krispies

1/4 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 c. strawberry marshmallows

4 cups rice krispies

1/4 c. strawberry jam

Layer 1 - Chocolate

In a large saucepan, combine 2 c. marshmallows, 1 T. butter, and 1/4 tsp. vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cocoa krispies and chocolate chips. Press into a greased 8 x 8 dish.

Layer 2 - Vanilla

In a large saucepan, combine 2 c. marshmallows, 1 T. butter, and 1/4 tsp. vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat; stir in 2 c. rice krispies. Press into pan on top of chocolate layer.

Layer 3 - Strawberry

In a large saucepan, combine 2 c. strawberry marshmallows, 1 T. butter, and 1/4 tsp. vanilla. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat; stir in 2 c. rice krispies and 1/4 c. strawberry jam. Press into pan on top of vanilla layer. Cool and enjoy!