Mj's Super Nachos

Katy's favorite dish! Always a crowd pleaser!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 2 (16 ounce) cans  fat-free refried beans
• 1⁄2 cup salsa
• 1 (1 ounce) packet  taco seasoning (I like the hot one!)
• 1 (8 ounce) package  of shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 (14 ounce) bag tortilla chips (you can use fat free!)

• optional toppings

•  shredded lettuce (optional)
•  diced tomato (optional)
•  black olives (optional)
•  salsa (optional)
•  sour cream (optional)
•  guacamole (optional) or   diced avocado (optional)
•  jalapeno (optional)

Directions

1. Brown ground beef, drain and add taco seasoning according to directions.
2. Meanwhile, combine refried beans with salsa, then spread into the bottom of a pan (8 x 8 for 4 servings, 9 x 13 for 8 servings.).
3. Top beans with ground beef mix, then sprinkle with 1/2 the cheese.
4. Cover & freeze.
5. To serve:
6. Thaw.
7. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake for 20-30 minutes (longer if needed, so it it is throughly heated through & nice & hot!)
8. Remove from oven, top with remaining cheese, and any other toppings you choose.
9. Scoop onto plates with a spoon, and scoop it up with chips to eat-enjoy!