Southwestern Casserole

Chef #578731 perrogal's Note:

My Mom used to make something similar but I've doctored it up, like most of the things I make...just can't leave them alone! Every time I've made this it disappears and people want the recipe. It's so quick and easy, yummmy too! This was always my kids favorite!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 1/2 lbs hamburger or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 -6 garlic cloves, chopped (depends on if you like it)
• 3 -4 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can creamed corn, rinse can, 1/4C water
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup, rinse can, 1/4C water
• 1 (4 ounce) can hatch green chilies, diced
• 1 (4 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 2 cups cooked noodles, al dente
• salt and pepper
• cheddar cheese, grated, to cover top of casserole

Directions:

1. Cook and break up meat; add onions, garlic, taco seasoning, and cumin.
2. Cook until red is gone.
3. Put mixture in a casserole.
4. Add creamed corn, tomato soup, and 1/2 cup water used to rinse the cans. Add green chilies, olives, cooked noodles, and salt and pepper.
5. Mix well; top with cheddar cheese.
6. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 45 minutes.
7. Quick and easy meal; serve with salad enjoy! yummmmmy.