Tacos in Pasta Shells

These are great to make or bring as appetizers.  You could even top with a little shredded lettuce.

Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef
1 (3oz) pkg. cream cheese
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp chili powder
18 jumbo pasta shells
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 c taco sauce
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 c. crushed tortilla chips
1 c. sour cream
Onions for garnish

1. In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.  Add cream cheese, salt, and chili powder; mix and simmer for 5 minutes

2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.  Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.  Toss cooked shells in butter.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

4. Fill shells with beef mixture and arrange in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish; pour taco sauce over shells.  Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes

5. Remove dish from oven and top with cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla chips; return dish to oven to cook for 15 minutes more.

6. Top with sour cream and onions; serve.