Instructions:

Chili Don Pedro

8 ounces medium noodles, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3 (16 ounce) cans chili with beans
8 ounces creamed cottage cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup dairy sour cream

Toss cooked noodles with butter; keep warm. Mix chili, cheeses, and sour cream in cooking pan of a large chafing dish. Cover and simmer until the mixture is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. If necessary, blend in additional sour cream until of desired consistency.

To serve, combine noodles with the chili mixture and sprinkle snipped parsley over top.

Yield: 8 servings.