KATHY's COOKBOOK

Velveeta Nacho Bake











1 12 oz. pkg. Velveeta Shells & Cheese dinner
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
¾ c. water
¾ c. sour cream
¾ c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
¾ c. salsa
½ c. coarsely crushed tortilla chips
1 Tbsp. brown sugar

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare dinner following basic directions. While macaroni is cooking, brown meat and drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water to meat; simmer 5 minutes. Stir sour cream into prepared dinner. Spoon ½ dinner mixture into 8-in. square baking dish; top with meat mixture, ½ cheese and remaining dinner mixture. Cover and bake 15 minutes. Top with salsa, remaining cheese and crushed tortilla chips. Bake uncovered another 5 minutes. Yield: 6 servings.