Enchilada Bake

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Original Recipe by Linda
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Crust:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon El Paso Taco seasoning
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Beat or whisk the cream cheese and eggs until smooth. 
2. Add the seasoning; mix well. 
3. Stir in the cheese; mix well. 
4. Grease a 9 x 13" baking dish; spread the cheese mixture evenly over the bottom. 
5. Bake at 350º, 35 minutes or until browned, but not too dark. 
6. Let stand 5-10 minutes before adding the topping.

Topping: 

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon El Paso Taco seasoning
• 8 1/2 ounce jar enchilada sauce
• 4 ounce can chopped green chiles
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Brown the hamburger; drain fat. 
2. Stir in the seasoning, enchilada sauce and chiles. 
3. Spread over the crust. 
4. Top with the cheese. 
5. Bake another 20 minutes or so until hot and bubbly. 
6. Serve with the toppings of your choice (add additional carbs).

Makes 8 servings
Can be frozen

Optional Toppings:

• Shredded lettuce


• Sour cream


• Salsa


• Ripe olives


• Pickled jalapeno slices


• Guacamole

Per Serving: 411 Calories; 31g Fat; 27g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 4g Net Carbs