CHILI MANICOTTI

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1/4 c. chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. cooking oil 3 cans chili beef soup (Campbell's) 3/4 c. water 12 manicotti shells 2 beaten eggs 2 1/2 c. cream style cottage cheese, drained 1 1/2 c. sharp American cheese, shredded 1-2 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded & diced Cook manicotti in salted water 8-10 minutes; drain and rinse carefully. Cook onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in soup and water, heat through. Combine eggs and 1 cup cottage cheese and jalapeno peppers; mix well. Spoon cheese mixture into shells.Cover bottom of 9 x 13 inch pan with thin layer of soup mixture, put in filled shells. Cover with remaining soup mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Uncover and add rest of American cheese and bake 5 minutes more. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.