Tex-Mex Melts

Name: Tex-Mex Melts
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 71 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 Tbsp. cilantro; 1 Tbsp. jalapeño peppers; 1 Tbsp. lime juice; ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend; 36 TRISCUIT Crackers

Our easy homemade jalapeño salsa topped with a sprinkle of Mexican cheeses is a delicious - and easy! - appetizer for your next fiesta.

Well-being ChoiceLow Sodium

Nutrition Bonus

Enjoy south-of-the-border flavor with these tasty appetizers. Since they are made with better-for-you ingredients, they can fit into a healthful eating plan for you and your family.

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 18 servings.

Ingredient list

1 large tomato, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp. finely chopped seeded jalapeño peppers
1 Tbsp. lime juice
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
36 TRISCUIT Crackers

Directions

Combine first 5 ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Top crackers with tomato mixture, adding about 2 Tbsp. to each; sprinkle with cheese. Place 6 topped crackers on microwaveable plate.

Microwave on HIGH 15 sec. or until cheese begins to melt. Repeat with remaining topped crackers.

Recipe Tips

For a Milder Spread
Prepare as directed, omitting the jalapeno peppers and increasing the cilantro to 3 Tbsp.

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