The Cookbook Experiment: Cheesy Nacho Bake

The final cookbook experiment of the night is Mrs. Susan Strom's Cheesy Nacho Bake. Susan is a woman at church who I greatly admire. She is a very brave and courageous woman who believes and loves with her whole heart.

Cheesy Nacho Bake by Susan Strom

(1 1/2) pounds ground beef or turkey
(1) 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, unstrained
(1) package Taco seasoning mix (1 1/4 ounce)
(1/2) cup water
(1 1/2) cups sour cream, divided
(1) 5 ounce package tortilla chips (8 cups)
(1) 8 ounce package Shredded Colby and Monterrey jack cheese
Chopped tomatoes and green onion for garnish

Brown meat, drain. Add tomatoes, 1/2 cup water and seasoning mix. Cook, uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Stir in 1 cup sour cream. Place 1/2 of the chips in a 13" x 9" baking dish, cover with 1/2 the meat mixture and 1/2 the cheese. Repeat layers. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through.  Top with remaining sour cream, chopped tomatoes and green onions if desired.

My take-a-ways for this recipe:

• This was very easy and very tasty
• The sour cream blended with the meat and tomato mixture was just perfectly creamy.
• Adding the fresh grape tomatoes and green onion on top with some sour cream was wonderful.
• This is definitely going on the list of things I will make again and again. Thanks Susan!