Salsa Pizza with Cheese Crust
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375ºF.
- Grease large cookie sheet.
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
- Stir in salsa; remove from heat.
- 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.
- Spread beef mixture over crust to within 2 inches of edge.
- Sprinkle with onions.
- Fold edge over beef mixture.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Notes & Wine Advice
For a spicier crust, use jalapeño-flavor process cheese. Also, try garnishing the pizza with chopped tomato and shredded lettuce.