Manacotti

1 lb mozzerella cheese, shredded (4 c)
1 1/4 c cottage cheese
3 eggs
3 TBSP butter
1/3 c parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
3/4 c water
Spaghetti sauce, I like Prego

Combine all ingredients, except water and spaghetti sauce, in a large bowl. Mix well. Preheat oven to 350. Stuff noodles firmly with cheese mixture. Place in a casserole dish. Add water to dish. Cover with sauce to your liking. Cover with foil. Bake for 1 hour. If you think there is still too much water in it 45 minutes into baking remove foil for the last 15 minutes. Let it stand for 10 minutes, covered, before serving.

Mexican Casserole

I saw a picture in a magazine at a doctor's office of a Mexican Casserole and thought I could go home and create my own. So here it is.

Tortilla chips

1 can black beans, drained and washed

1/2 can corn

1 c salsa

about 1/2 c sour cream

1 1/2-2 c shredded cheese, to your liking

Place a layer of chips on the bottom of a casserole dish 8x8. The chips should overlap. Next sprinkle a thin layer of cheese on top of chips. Layer beans on top, followed by corn and then salsa on top of that. Place drops/spoonful of sour cream over salsa every 2 inches or so. Top with remaining cheese. Bake in oven at 350 for about 20 mins or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

OTHER OPTIONS:

1- repeat layering process and make the casserole thicker

2- use a variety of beans

3- place chips on top of sour cream as to make a "sandwich" with the chips and top with cheese