Taco Casserole

1 pound hamburger
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 can refried beans (16 oz)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings you might like:
lettuce
tomatoes
olives
sour cream
salsa

Cook hamburger, onion, & green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain. Stir in taco seasoning & water. Cook & stir for 3 minutes or until thickened; set aside.

Place chips in a greased 8 inch square baking dish. In a small bowl, stir refried beans; spread over chips. Top with hamburger mixture and cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated. Top with your favorite taco toppings. Enjoy!!!!

Sausage Macaroni Bake

This is a family favorite. Enjoy!

Jodi

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound bulk pork sausage (I like to use Jimmy Dean Sage sausage)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
1 cup water
8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain & set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the oregano & pepper. Stir in tomato sauce & water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 mins. Stir in macaroni and 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Transfer to an ungreased 1 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Options:

For some added flavor add in:
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
4 tablespoons chopped onion.

Add the above ingredients in the sausage mixture with the pepper and oregano.