Ah the joys of the weekend!

Made HOMEMADE Guacamole to go with the casserole!

Ah, the weekend... it means so many things in the Minnich household... sleeping in, drinking coffee without rushing, and basically not doing a damn thing if you don't want to!

It also means, errands, trips to the store, and time to cook.   I popped up this morning at 6:45 and began the cinnamon roll cake I had been thinking of all week.  So when the Dave finally allowed Jethro to really awaken him, it was in the oven and almost done.  Breakfast was served...

However, that leads us to the prospect of what to have for dinner.  I am a chubby girl and a planner so I have to figure this out before hitting the errands.  Dave of course said, 'Oh, hon, that's up to you.'  My reply was that it was his decision now since I had not given any option for breakfast.  Using the strategy he gives me for dining out, I gave Dave two options for supper; both had his two main food groups: cheese and beef.  I knew whatever he chose would be fine, but YES,  he chose the one that had tortilla chips in it....  let it never be said he passes up an opportunity for chips!


Mexican Casserole

1 lb lean ground beef
1 can chili beans
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
1 can cream of chicken soup
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 small onion- diced
1/2 green pepper- diced
1 bag (10-12 oz) tortilla chips- crushed
2 cups cheddar cheese

preheat oven to 325*

1.  Brown the ground beef  and drain any excess grease. 
2.  Add beans, tomatoes, soup, seasoning, and veggies. Allow all to heat through. 
3.  Spray a 9x13 casserole with non stick spray.  Spread layer of crushed chips on bottom; top with meat/bean mixture; top with 1 cup of cheese; REPEAT layers. 
4.  Wrap with foil and bake for 25 minutes.  Allow to sit for at least five minutes before serving.

 Serve with salsa and sour cream. 

Well, this was fantastic... The Rotel tomatoes added just enough heat, but I have a feeling, I could have added a bit on chili powder or jalepenos to kick it  up further.  Definitely a Dave tested and Dave approved recipe! 

PS.... I made my homemade salsa to serve with it.  And decided to make some guacamole too.... Dave does not like it much, but I was a very happy girl!