Southwest Salsa Rice Bites Recipes

WARM SOUTHWEST SALSA WITH TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Lightly spray 1 1/2-quart round microwavable casserole with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese, tortilla chips and cilantro. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
• Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 7 minutes or until warm. Sprinkle with cilantro. Place casserole on large round platter; surround with tortilla chips. Serve immediately. (Salsa will be saucy; serve with slotted spoon.)

SOUTHWEST STEAK BITES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• In a bowl, beat together the egg and milk. In a resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, mesquite seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Dip the steak pieces in the egg mixture, then place in the plastic bag, seal, and shake to coat.
• In the hot oil, fry the coated steak pieces in small batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

SOUTHWEST SALSA RICE BITES APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
• Stir together 1½ cups cooked white or brown rice, 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, 1 beaten egg, 1/3 cup salsa, 1/4 cup sour cream and salt and pepper to taste.
• Spray 24 mini muffin pan or mini bar pan with nonstick cooking spray and press equal amounts of rice mixture into each cup.
• Top with 1/3 cup crumbled tortilla chips and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
• Top with salsa, sour cream and cilantro leaves.

SOUTHWEST SALSA RICE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine rice and cheese in large bowl; set aside.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs until well blended. Stir in salsa, sour cream, salt and pepper. Add salsa mixture to rice and cheese; mix well.
• Spray miniature muffin pans with vegetable cooking spray. Spoon approximately 1 1/2 tablespoon rice mixture into each cup, filling to just below rim. Sprinkle crushed chips over filling, pressing slightly with back of spoon. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Serve warm with additional salsa and sour cream, if desired.
• Serve as an appetizer or along with chicken fajitas for a complete meal.

SPICY SOUTHWEST CHOPPED SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil; add the corn and boil 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the corn and allow to cool until cool enough to handle. Cut the corn off of the cob and place into a large mixing bowl; set aside.
• Place the tomatillos, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, garlic, salt, and 4 teaspoons of lime juice into a blender. Pulse until the vegetables have been finely chopped; set aside. Toss the avocado with 1 teaspoon of lime juice and mix with the corn, cabbage, black beans, and bell pepper.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning.
• Cook the chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set the breasts aside until cool enough to handle; cut into bite sized pieces.
• Divide the lettuce leaves onto 4 plates. Mound the avocado mixture on top of the lettuce, followed by the chicken. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and garnish with lime wedges to serve.