Salsa Pizza with Cheese Crust

Prep Time: 15 Minutes • Start to Finish: 45 Minutes • Makes 8 servings

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1¼ cups chunky-style salsa
• 2 cups Original Bisquick mix
• ¼ cup mild salsa-flavor or jalapeño-flavor process cheese spread
• ¼ cup hot water
• 4 medium green onions, sliced (½ cup)
• 1 cup shredded Colby–Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

1 Heat oven to 375ºF. Grease large cookie sheet.

2 In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in salsa; remove from heat.

3 In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, cheese spread and hot water until soft dough forms. On surface sprinkled with additional Bisquick mix, roll dough in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into ball; knead 5 times. Press dough into 14-inch round; place on cookie sheet.

4 Spread beef mixture over crust to within 2 inches of edge. Sprinkle with onions. Fold edge over beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

5 Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

1 Serving: Calories 300; Total Fat 18g (Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat 7g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 700mg; Total Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 17g Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 High-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices:

Tip For a spicier crust, use jalapeño-flavor process cheese. Also, try garnishing the pizza with chopped tomato and shredded lettuce.