Chili Manicotti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 (11 1/4 oz.) cans condensed chili beef soup
1/2 c. water
12 manicotti shells
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 c. cream-style cottage cheese, drained
1 1/2 c. shredded American cheese
1 or 2 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

Preparation

In saucepan, cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Stir in condensed soup and the water; heat through.
Cook manicotti in boiling, salted water for 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Combine eggs, cottage cheese, 1 cup American cheese and peppers; mix well.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture into each manicotti shell.
Pour half the soup mixture into a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish.
Top with manicotti.
Pour remaining soup over all, being sure manicotti are coated.
Cover; bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2 or 3 minutes more.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Serves 6.