My Favorite Mexican Casserole

Well the cooking club out did themselves again. Everything they made was wonderful. The theme today was casseroles. We had 'Hash Brown Casserole', 'Pineapple Casserole', 'Chocolate Nut Sundae', and 'My Favorite Mexican Casserole'.

So today I will share Maritza's recipe.

'My Favorite Mexican Casserole'

1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
1 pound shredded cooked chicken meat (from a small roasted chicken)
1 can ( 15 1/2 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained
1 can ( 15 1/2 ounces) kidney beans, drained
1 can ( 15 1/4 ounces) corn kernels, drained
1 can ( 8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup prepared salsa
1 cup chopped red onion
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 ounces grated Monterey Jack cheese
6 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Garnishes:

2 cups diced (1/4-inch) ripe tomatoes
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish
Then scatter the crushed tortillas on the bottom.
Combine all ingredients except the cheeses.
Place half the mixture in the baking dish over the tortilla chips.
Combine the cheeses and sprinkle half over the mixture.
Repeat the same again over the cheeses and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Bake 30 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the garnishes in bowls so guests can top their own portions.

This week in the card classes we are making little Christmas Boxes. They are just the right size for a gift card, candy, or something that sparkles. As the Holiday approaches I will be doing various gift ideas as well as cards.

The weather keeps looking like it might snow. I just wish we would get a little rain.

Well Miss Priss finally went to the groomers today. It sure was hard taking her by herself. When she just shivers and shakes I just about can't leave her. But when I went to pick her up I knew the groomers were ready for her to leave because she was just a barking. It was not the playful bark but the scolding bark like when she is mad. I'm sure she does not like being in a cage. Anyway she looks good. She does not look like the scraggly little lamb. Of course, in a few days she will look curly again and she will want to hide under the covers now that her hair is short.

Well enjoy your evening and we will see you later.