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Southwestern Monterey Jack & Shells Recipe

Southwestern Monterey Jack & Shells Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

7 oz uncooked dried pasta shells
1 pint half-and-half cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies, drained
1/4 tsp salt
8 oz jalapeno jack cheese, shredded
1/3 cup crushed nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips

Directions:

Heat oven to 350. Spray 8-inch square baking dish with no stick cooking spray.
Cook pasta shells according to package, drain.
Heat half & half in 4-quart saucepan over med-high heat until half & half just comes to a boil ( 3-4 min). Add cream cheese, stirring until mixture is smooth an thickened ( 2-3 min). Remove from heat. Stir in green chilies and salt. Add cooked pasta, toss to coat.
Spread half of pasta mixture evenly into bottom of prepared baking dish, top with half jalapeno jack cheese. Repeat layer once with remaining ingredients.
Sprinkly crushed chips over top. Bake 30-35 min or until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	427.19 Kcal (1789 kJ)
Calories from fat	233.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.9g	40%
Cholesterol	69.78mg	23%
Sodium	393.64mg	16%
Potassium	275.49mg	6%
Total Carbs	39.38g	13%
Sugars	1.32g	5%
Dietary Fiber	4.4g	18%
Protein	10.85g	22%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	20%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	220.6mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	226.75 Kcal (949 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.75g	40%
Cholesterol	37.04mg	23%
Sodium	208.94mg	16%
Potassium	146.23mg	6%
Total Carbs	20.9g	13%
Sugars	0.7g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.34g	18%
Protein	5.76g	22%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	20%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	117.1mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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