Mexican Casserole

We love this at our house any time of year.

1 lb ground beef

1 cup chopped olives

1/2 tsp. garlic salt

1 Tbsp chopped onion

2 (8oz) tomato sauce

1 cup cottage cheese

1 cup sour cream

1 can diced green chilies

8 oz. tortilla chips

2 cups grated cheese

Brown Hamburger. Drain and add garlic salt, tomato sauce, olives and onion. In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, cottage cheese, and green chilies. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray. Layer 1/2 of chips (crush them a little to lay flat), then meat mixture, next sour cream mixture and cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese. Bake, covered, at 350 for 35 minutes.

Jack Pot Pie (a VERY commonly eaten dish at our house!)

1 lb. ground beef
12 oz. box of rotini noodles
1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese (I always use more than that)
1 can whole corn
1 tsp. sage
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 cans tomato soup
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. chili powder

Brown beef and onion together. Boil noodles and drain. Mix all the ingredients together in a casserole dish. Sprinkle the cheese on top (this is where I need more than 1/2c). Bake at 350 for 30 mins.