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Three Cheese Mexican Shells
These shells get loaded with taco seasoned cream cheese ground beef, corn, black beans, and topped with cheese and taco sauce. These will quickly become a family favorite!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 327 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 16 jumbo shells
- 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (8-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup taco sauce
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
- green onions
- sour cream
- olives
- tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Boil 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning according to package instructions and rinse.
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound lean ground beef until no longer pink. Drain the remaining grease.
- Add 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning and 4 ounces cream cheese then stir until cream cheese is melted. Add 1 (8-ounce) can corn, and 1 (8-ounce) black beans,
- Spread the1 ½ cup salsa evenly in the bottom of a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Stuff each shell with a spoonful of the meat mixture. Place the stuffed shells on top of the salad.
- Pour the 1 cup taco sauceon top of the shells. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and top the shells with 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted. Top with optional toppings like green onions, sour cream, olives, and tomatoes and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
1515mg
(63%)
Potassium
446mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
768IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
248mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1515mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 768IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.