Kaylee in the Kitchen ~ Enchilada Stuffed Shells ~ 2/13/2021

My oldest daughter, Kaylee (19), has decided that she wants to take a turn cooking for the family.  She picked Saturdays to be "her" day and has been looking for recipes to create.  I think it is a wonderful idea for her to learn more about cooking and finding recipes that intrigue her is a great way to keep her interest.  I decided that I'd share her endeavors in a feature I'm calling "Kaylee in the Kitchen".

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This week's experiment was Enchilada Stuffed Shells.  Kaylee is definitely getting more comfortable in the kitchen.  Shawn (the boyfriend) loved these shells and went back for seconds and took a few home for later :)

Enchilada Stuffed Shells

(Serves 5 people)

Ingredients:

15 jumbo pasta shells

1 lb ground turkey (we used beef)

1 (10oz) can enchilada sauce

1/2 tsp minced/dried onion

1/4 tsp dried basil

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/2 cup refried beans

1 cup shredded cheese

~Cook pasta, drain and rinse in cold water

~in a nonstick skillet:

    ~cook turkey (beef) over medium heat until fully cooked

    ~drain and stir in enchilada sauce and seasonings

    ~set aside

~place a rounded spoonful of refried beans in each shell

~place shells in a 11X7 baking dish coated in cooking spray

~cover shells with meat sauce

~cover and bake at 250F for 25 minutes

~uncover and sprinkle with cheese

~bake 5 minutes longer until cheese melts

~plate and serve

Enjoy!

Colletta & Kaylee