New Recipe Sunday: Spicy Salsa & Black Bean Lasagna Rolls

This recipe gives a Southwestern flare to an old favorite.  Make with or without meat, as a side dish or main course.  The choice is yours!


Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey or beef, cooked and grease drained
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can (about 15 ounces) can of refried black beans, warmed
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup chopped red onion 3/4-1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa of your choice 8-12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Brown turkey or beef until cooked through.  Add taco seasoning and mix well; set aside.
3. Warm up refried beans; set aside.
4. Cook 8 lasagna noodles per package instructions.
5. Stir the cream cheese, chili powder, chiles, onion and Pepper Jack cheese in a medium bowl. 
6. Spread 1/2 cup salsa in a 9x13 shallow baking dish. Spread each noodle with refried beans and cream cheese mixture. Roll up and place seam-side down in the baking dish. 
7. Top with the meat mixture and remaining salsa and cheddar cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
8. Bake 40 minutes or until it's hot and bubbling. Sprinkle with the cilantro. 

ENJOY!!

Adapted from Campbell's Kitchen.