RITZ Chorizo-Cheese Snackers

Name: RITZ Chorizo-Cheese Snackers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 24 RITZ Crackers; 2½ oz. smoked Gouda cheese, cut into 24 thin slices; 2 Mexican chorizo links, each cut into 12 slices; 2 Tbsp. bbq sauce; ⅓ cup black bean and corn salsa; 24 fresh cilantro leaves

Chorizo adds a spicy touch to this black bean and corn salsa topped cracker that is the perfect Mexican appetizer for your next fiesta.

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Makes 6 servings, 4 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

24 RITZ Crackers
2½ oz. smoked Gouda cheese, cut into 24 thin slices
2 cooked Mexican chorizo links, each cut into 12 slices
2 Tbsp. bbq sauce
⅓ cup black bean and corn salsa
24 fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.

Place crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with cheese and chorizo.

Bake 5 to 7 min. or until cheese is melted.

Top with remaining ingredients.

Recipe Tips

VariationSubstitute 4 oz. sliced grilled pork tenderloin, cut into 12 pieces, for the sliced chorizo links. Or, grill 4 oz. of your favorite sausage links until done; slice, then use as directed.
SubstitutePrepare using corn relish instead of the salsa. Purchase an already prepared corn relish at your supermarket or make your own by combining 1/2 cup roasted corn kernels, 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish and 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh tomatoes or roasted red peppers. Makes about 2/3 cup relish. Store in covered container in refrigerator up to 1 week. Use leftover corn relish as a topping for grilled hot dogs or burgers.