Sante Fe Burrito Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. water
4 oz. chopped green chilies (undrained)
1 (1.27 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix (dry)
2 c. Wheat Chex cereal, crushed to make 3/4 c.
1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
4 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. margarine, melted
chili powder
Tex-Mex condiments

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meat until no longer pink.
Drain well.
Stir in water, chilies and seasoning mix.
Add cereal, stirring until well combined.
Set aside.
Roll bread dough into a 15 x 10-inch rectangle.
Spread 2 cups reserved meat mixture in a 4-inch wide strip lengthwise down center of bread.
Top with cheese.
Cover with remaining meat mixture.
Bring sides of dough up over filling.
Seal top and edges well.
Place seam side down on baking sheet.
Brush with margarine.
Sprinkle with chili powder.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Slice and serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, black olives.
Great with Fajita Style Nachos.
Serves 6.