Aunt Kim's Mexican Manicotti

1 lb. lean ground beef

2 C. Mexican blend shredded cheese

1 can refried black beans (Bush's)

1 pkg taco seasoning mix

1 16-oz jar picante sauce

2 C. sour cream

2 green onions, sliced

1 small can sliced black olives (opt.)

2 C. warm water

1 box manicotti shells

1) Mix raw ground beef with taco seasoning, 1 C. of cheese, 1 can refried black beans

2) Using the uncooked manicotti shells, stuff the meat mixture into the shells and place in a large baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

3) Pour the picante over the stuffed shells. Then pour in the 2 cups of warm water.

4) Cover with foil and bake in 350-degree oven for 1-1.5 hours.

5) When shells are done and dish is bubbly, top with sour cream, reserved cheese, and olives.

6) Put back in oven for 5-10 minutes.

7) Remove from oven and top with green olives.

Served with STREET CORN, CASSEROLE STYLE

16 oz. whole kernel corn

1/2 C. mayo

1/2 C. sour cream

4 oz. cotija cheese, grated

paprika

chili powder

Mix together sauce ingredients, then stir in corn. Pour into 11x7 or 8x8 dish, sprinkle liberally with paprika and chili powder. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Beach Week 2021