18-20jumbo pasta shellI always cook more for backup because some them break up
2Tablespoonsbutter
1lb.ground beef or ground turkeyI used turkey
4ozcream cheese
1teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonschili powder
1/2-3/4cupgreen enchilada sauce
1cuptaco saucemore if needed
2cupof Mexican Cheese Blend
Toppings of choice (ex: lettucetomatoes, black olives, sour cream
Instructions
Step 1: In a large pot, boil shells until al dente.
(look on the back of the box to see how long to cook to reach the al dente texture. I always take off a minute or two from what the box stated. PLEASE DON'T OVERCOOK. Soggy, gummy shells are not good.)
Step 2: Gently drain the shells.
Step 3: Return shells to pot and toss with 1-2 tablespoons of butter.
Step 4.) Brown the meat over medium-high heat.
Step 5: Add in cream cheese
Step 6: Add in salt
Step 7: Add in some chili powder
Step 8:Stir over medium heat until cream cheese has melted.
Step 9: Spread Green Enchilada sauce on the bottom of 9 x13 inch pan.
Step 10: Stuff the shells with the meat mixture
(leave room for all those yummy toppings!)
Step 11: Place the stuffed shells in the pan
Step 12: Pour taco sauce all over the shells
(I only did a few shells in the photo because I wasn't sure I'd like it,
but it made it taste fabulous! So don't be shy with the taco sauce! Step 13: Sprinkle on the cheese
Step 14: Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted.