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Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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Set aside.
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Combine the salsa and drained green chilies in a bowl.
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Set aside.
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Combine the shredded cheddar and Colby jack cheeses in another bowl.
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Set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and meat is browned.
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Drain off any excess fat.
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Add the minced garlic, olives, re-fried beans, half of the shredded cheese, half of the salsa/green chili mixture and the water.
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If using a combination of crushed chips and cereal, combine the two in a large bowl.
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Spread half of the corn flakes (or the crumb mixture) in the bottom of the prepared pan.
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Cover with the meat mixture.
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Top with remaining salsa/green chilies mixture.
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Sprinkle with the remaining corn flakes (or crumb mixture).
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Bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes or until the ingredients are thoroughly heated.
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Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
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Return to the oven and bake at 350 F for 5-8 minutes or just until the cheese is melted.
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Remove from oven.
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Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
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Garnish each serving, if desired, with chopped tomatoes, sour cream, chopped green onion and chopped cilantro.
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Adapted from an old Kelloggs Corn Flakes recipe.
