Salsa Pizza with Cheese Crust

Portions:8
Total time 45 minutes
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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 / Tips / Wine Advice:

For a spicier crust, use jalapeño-flavor process cheese. Also, try garnishing the pizza with chopped tomato and shredded lettuce.
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Course Cheese / Pizza
Cuisine European / Italian