MICROWAVE MEXICAN MANICOTTI 
1 lb. lean hamburger
1 (12 to 16 oz.) can refried beans
1 box manicotti noodles
1 (16 oz.) jar salsa
8 oz. sour cream
2 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 c. green onions, chopped
1 c. black olives, sliced
1 1/4 c. water

Mix refried beans and raw hamburger. Fill uncooked noodles with mixture. Layer noodles in 8 x 11 inch glass pan. Put water and salsa over noodles. Cover with Saran Wrap. Vent it (holes in top). Cook for 10 minutes on high. Turn noodles over. Cover and cook for 17 to 20 minutes on medium. Mix sour cream and cheese and spread over top of noodles. Put back in microwave until cheese is melted. Remove and sprinkle with olives and green onions. Take care when removing Saran Wrap - hot.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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