FRIED MOZZARELLA PEPPERONI EGG ROLLS

12 pieces of string cheese
12 egg roll wrappers
36 slices of pepperoni
Oil for deep-frying
Marinara or pizza sauce

On top of an egg roll wrapper, place three pieces of pepperoni as shown in the picture. Place a piece of string cheese on top. Fold corners over cheese. Fold bottom corner over cheese and pepperoni and keep rolling until cheese is tightly sealed. Moisten corners with water to seal. Repeat with the rest of wrappers, cheese and pepperoni.

In a skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry sticks, a few at a time, for 30-60 seconds on each side until completely brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Taco Noodle Bake

2 lb. lean ground beef

1 medium white or yellow onion, chopped 

1 c. water 

1 ½ (1.25 oz.) packets reduced-sodium dry taco seasoning mix 

1 (15 oz.) can corn, drained 

1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles 

8 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese 

1 c. chunky salsa 

16 oz. dry medium shell pasta 

3/4 c. 2% cheddar cheese, shredded, divided 

Cook noodles according to package directions; set aside. 

Preheat oven to 350 F. 

Grease a large casserole dish; set aside. 

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until meat is brown; drain fat. 

Stir water and taco seasoning into ground beef mixture, then cover. 

Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer for one minute; stir. 

Add corn, tomatoes, salsa, and cream cheese. 

Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until cream cheese melts and mixture is heated through. 

Add noodles and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; stir to combine. 

Pour noodle mixture into prepared casserole dish. 

Sprinkle with remaining 1-2 cups cheese. 

Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Million Dollar Casserole

Cook l lb. elbow macaroni
Lay half in a 9x13 baking dish.

In a bowl make a mixture of:
1/4 c. sour cream
8oz. cottage cheese
4 oz. cream cheese
1/3 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 t. garlic salt
1 t. pepper
28 oz. spaghetti sauce (preferably homemade - with or without meat)
any other veggies - mushrooms, green peppers, etc.

Spread the above mixture evenly over the macaroni
Layer on the rest of the pasta.
Pour on 28 oz. spaghetti sauce (preferably homemade - with or without meat).
Sprinkle on any other veggies - mushrooms, green peppers, etc.
Top with cheese.
Refrigerate overnight, then bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.