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Friday, January 31, 2014

     The library has a book called Savory Bites: Meals you can make in your cupcake pan by Hollis Wilder. When I checked it in this morning, I thought what a perfect idea for Game Day!!! Stop in and check it out! But until then, here's a recipe to peak your interest....

From page 165:
NACHO STACKS
Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
12 (6 inch/15 cm) tortillas, plain or flavored
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 lb. ground meat, such as turkey, chicken, pork, or beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can black beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained, or refried beans
1 (16 o z.) jar salsa
8 oz. grated cheese, such as queso fresco, sharp cheddar, or jalapeno cheddar

Optional toppings:
Black olives, sliced
Scallions, sliced
Jalapenos or other green chilies, chopped
Additional grated cheese
Sour cream
Guacamole
Fresh cilantro leaves

Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Spray a 12-well classic cupcake pan with nonstick cooking spray, then press a tortilla into each well. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the ground meat and taco seasoning. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until crumbled and browned, about 6 minutes. Let cool slightly, then distribute the ground meat evenly among the 12 wells. Top each well with some beans. In a medium bowl, combine the salsa and cheese and mix well. Spoon the cheese mixture on top of the beans to fill the wells. Bake until golden brown on the edges and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Use your hands to lift the stacks out of the pan, using the tortilla wrappers as handles. Serve with your choice of toppings and a pile of tortilla chips on the side.


The author talks about letting her children pick their favorites and layer them in the cupcake pan to make up their own supper and how much they love it!! She uses, puff pastry dough, tortillas, pie crust, noodles, etc. as bases and creates a multitude of different meals! Have fun and create your own Super Bowl Sunday treat or use one of hers!! Your options are limitless!

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