Southwestern Manicotti

Delicious. Allow to refrigerate overnight.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ground round
• 4  ounces  bulk italian sweet sausage
• 1 (16 ounce) can  refried beans
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  dried Italian seasoning
• 1 (8 ounce) package  manicotti
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) jar  medium salsa or 1 (16 ounce) jar  picante sauce
• 2  cups sour cream
• 6  ounces  shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  sliced green onion, some of tops included

Directions

1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine the uncooked ground steak, Italian sausage, beans, chili powder and dried Italian seasoning.
3. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in prepared baking dish.
4. Combine water and salsa or picante sauce and pour over shells.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6. Remove from refrigerator 40 minutes before baking.
7. Preheat oven to 350*.
8. Cover casserole and bake 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink.
9. Uncover; spoon sour cream over the top and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
10. Sprinkle with green onions and bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and bubbling.