Yummy Southwest Hotdish

It is hard to photograph a hotdish and make it look appealing.  Just saying!  It is also a hard recipe for me to post because I triple my dishes.  But here goes.  I start with around 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni.  Boil until aldente, drain and put in the largest mixing bowl you can find.  Now saute 1 pound of hamburger and 1 onion until browned.  Add to the macaroni.  Now this is an important part.  I used 4 cups blended tomatoes from my freezer/garden.  The fresh taste can't be beat.  But if you use canned be sure to use low sodium. (I sometimes substitute some salsa for part of the 4 cups of tomato)

 Now add 1 can of rinsed black beans and 3 small packages of frozen garden corn.  If you are using purchased corn just add as much as you like. Add what ever chopped sweet or hot peppers you like.  Add 1 jar of processed nacho cheese.  What ever your favorite is. Now a big bunch of chopped cilantro.  You can add a few tsps of chili seasoning if you like.  Stir this big batch of hotdish goodness well.  Then transfer to 3 baking dishes.  I freeze 2 and bake 1.  You can bake it for around 1/2 hour to 45 minutes at 350. (The frozen dish usually takes about 1 1/2 hours.  Covered until it thaws out) Then put on some shredded cheese and tortilla chips and bake some more. 

And I always serve it with hot sauce!

P.S.  Be sure to check back next Monday and Wednesday for the berry desserts!