Shelly's Recipe

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER BEAN APPETIZER BARS

Category: Cold

1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1/2 pkg taco seasoning mix
1/4 tsp liquid pepper sauce
1 cup cubed, light pasteurized processed cheese
4 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup salsa (optional)
Jalapeno pepper slices
Cherry tomato halves

In 3-quart saucepan, combine beans, taco seasoning and pepper sauce. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture starts to bubble. Add cheese. Continue cooking and stirring until cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.

Stir Rice Krispies cereal into hot bean mixture. Mix until thoroughly combined. Spread mixture evenly in 9 inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool completely. Cut into 1-inch squares. Serve with salsa, if desired, and garnish with jalapeno and tomato. Store, covered in refrigerator.