TERRIFIC TACO SALAD APPETIZER

This tasty bring-along-to-any-party appetizer looks like a pizza but tastes like Heaven! This will please your favoite Hero and can be easily doubled to feed the whole crew. It has become my family’s favorite at picnics and other gatherings.

4 ounces Cream Cheese              

1 cup Cottage Cheese

2 T. Taco Seasoning

1 cup shredded Lettuce 

1 Onion, chopped

1/2 to 1 med. Green Pepper, chopped

1/2 medium Tomato, chopped

1 can Re-Fried Beans (optional)

1 can Diced Green Chilies (optional) 

4 ounces bottled Salsa

8 ounces finely shredded Cheddar or Mexican Blend Cheese

1 bag Tortilla Chips

Cube cream cheese in a bowl and add cottage cheese and Taco seasoning. Mix with fork (or food processor) then a spoon until smooth. Spread in a 12″ to 14″ round pan or tray or platter. Using a rubber spatula, spread re-fried beans over cheese layer, not quite to the edge. Layer lettuce, onion, pepper, and spoon on the salsa. Layer chilies and the tomato. Sprinkle entire top with the shredded cheese. Garnish edge with tortilla chips AFTER chilling at least one hour. This is best made the same day as you plan to serve it. To serve, dip chips through the entire layers. Your mouth will explode with flavors. Serve with chilled beer or my favorite…a big, iced Margarita!

Nancy Lee Badger

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