Taco Stuffed Shells

Oh man, this meal is sure to give your taste buds a real buzz :)  This recipe is literally bursting with flavor!  It was a huge hit with the family and it is definitely a MUST try :)

What I used:
1lb. ground beef, browned
24 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups taco sauce, divided
4 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 cup salsa
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Brown your meat and pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.  While meat is cooking, get your pasta cooking as well.  Once meat is browned add in your 1 cup taco sauce and 4 oz. of cream cheese.  Cover and let cook on med-low heat until cheese is melted down and creamy.  Stir frequently.  Add in cottage cheese once cream cheese is creamy.   In the mean time get out a baking dish and pour salsa on the bottom of dish. 
Take your cooled down pasta shells and fill them with the meat mixture and place in baking dish.  repeat until all shells are filled and meat mixture is used up.  Cover and bake for 30 min.
While shells are cooking crush your tortilla chips and mix in your shredded cheeses.  When shells are done baking for 30 min. remove foil and top with chip and cheese mixture and bake for another 5 min or so.  Feel free to add your own garnishes like sour cream or onions.  Personally we enjoyed these shells just like this and oh boy were they tasty!

Trust me, your taste buds are going to thank you for this meal!

From my kitchen to yours, Enjoy!