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Mexican Pizza Dip

courtesy Family Features
Whether your game day celebrations call for a full-blown parking
lot party or homegating with your closest friends, the nibbles
and noshes you serve set the stage. Building your menu with
crowd-pleasing classics – including one tried-and-true favorite
that offers a fresh, veggie-forward taste: chilled salsa – makes
your guests cheer for more than just the home team.
Healthy game day snacks are important to almost half (48%)
of tailgaters and 18% said they’d consider leaving a party if
salsa wasn’t served, according to the “Game Day Eats Report”
survey from refrigerated salsa brand Fresh Cravings. With its low
calorie count packed with high flavor, salsa supports health-
conscious goals. Made with ingredients like fresh tomatoes,
crisp vegetables, zesty peppers and more, the authentic taste of
chilled salsa is a universal favorite among fans.
With a belief that plant-based foods should contain wholesome
ingredients and bold flavors worth celebrating, Fresh Cravings
refrigerated salsas are available in the produce section, next to
dressings and dips, in restaurant-style or chunky mild, medium
and hot varieties. Chilled salsa is an affordable and vibrant-
tasting alternative to jarred salsa, making it a key ingredient in
this Mexican Pizza Dip from celebrity chef George Duran. It’s a
simple crowd-pleaser you can make in less than an hour, leaving
more time for pregame festivities.
For more information and game day recipe ideas, visit
freshcravings.com.
INGREDIENTS
Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup grated mozzarella
1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 cup blended Mexican cheese
1 lb ground beef sliced jalapeno (optional)
1 package taco seasoning mix sliced black olives (optional)
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature green onions (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream tortilla chips
1 cup chunky Salsa, plus additional for topping

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Spray 8-by-8-inch glass pan or large souffle dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In large saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat and add ground beef, breaking up with flat wooden spatula, until fully cooked.
Sprinkle taco seasoning throughout beef and combine.
Place warm beef mixture in large bowl and add cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup salsa and mozzarella. Mix well until combined and
pour into prepared pan. Top with blended cheese and sliced jalapeno, black olives and green onions, if desired.
Bake until fully warmed and cheese is melted, 30-35 minutes.
Top with small spoonfuls of salsa. Serve with tortilla chips.
Serves: 6 - 8

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