Football Tailgate Recipes from Taste of Home (Part2)

Bacon-Swiss Penne

Prep: 35 min
Bake: 30 min

12 oz uncooked penne pasta
13 bacon strips
1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tbsp butter
6 green onions, chopped
3 tbsp all purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 ½ cups frozen peas, thawed
¾ tsp pepper
½ tsp dried thyme

Topping:

¾ cup dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp butter, melted

Directions

1. Cook penne according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 4 tsp. drippings.
3. Sauté chicken in butter and drippings until no longer pink. Add onions cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses, peas, pepper, thyme and bacon.
4. Drain penne; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13 inch by 9 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Burrito Lasagna

Prep: 35 min
Bake: 30 min
 
2 lbs ground beef
2 cans (10 oz each) enchilada sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 pkg ready to serve Spanish rice
12 flour tortillas, warmed
1 can refried beans
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Optional toppings: salsa, sliced avocado, shredded lettuce, taco sauce and/or sour cream

 Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in enchilada sauce, taco seasoning and cumin; heat through.
2. Heat rice according to package directions. Spread each tortilla with about 2 tablespoonfuls beans. Spread 1 cup meat mixture into a greased 13 inch by 9 inch baking dish. Layer with 4 tortillas and a third of the rice, a third of the remaining meat mixture and a third of the cheese. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining tortillas, rice, and meat mixture (dish will be full).
3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Blueberry Thirst Quencher

6 cups blueberry juice cocktail, chilled
3 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled
9 oz blueberry flavored vodka, chilled
Crushed ice
1 cup fresh blueberries
Sliced peeled mango, optional

Directions

1. In a large pitcher, combine the juice, soda, and vodka. Serve over ice; garnish with blueberries and mango.