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Try this easy, quick-to-fix appetizer for your next family gathering or covered dish get-together! You’ll be glad you did, and so will all who try it.

Prep Time:  15-20 minutes

• 3 medium avocados – peeled, pitted and diced
• 3/8 cup Fischer & Wieser Guacamole Starter–Just Add Avocados
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• garlic salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1/4 cup Fischer & Wieser Salsa a La Charra Salsa
• 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives – drained and finely chopped
• large bag tortilla chips, crackers, etc.

In a medium bowl, mash the avocados. Mix in Fischer & Wieser Guacamole Starter–Just Add Avocados , cilantro, garlic salt and pepper. In a small bowl, blend the sour cream and taco seasoning. In a 9 x 13 inch dish or on a large serving platter, spread the refried beans. Top with sour cream mixture, then Fischer & Wieser Salsa a la Charra Salsa. Spread on guacamole. Top with tomatoes, green onions, Mexican-style cheese blend and black olives. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers of your choice. Serves 12 as appetizer.

Popularity: 5%

Now, everybody knows that you can’t have a barbecue in Texas without Pinto Beans. And that’s with a capital P and B! We’ve jazzed up the traditional version of the old “pot of beans” with the lively addition of Fischer & Wieser The Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce®.

Prep time: 30-45 minutes
Cook time: 2.5-3 hours

4 slices bacon, cooked
¼ cup bacon drippings
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 pound dried pinto beans, sorted & rinsed
1 (12 oz) dark beer (Shiner Bock)
1 (101⁄2 oz) can diced tomatoes with chiles
½ cup Fischer & Wieser The Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce®
Chicken stock to cover beans
8 ounces sausage links, sliced
½ cup minced cilantro

Fry bacon in soup pot over medium heat and save drippings.  Sauté onions and garlic in drippings until onions are wilted and transparent, about 15 minutes.  Add beans, bacon and remaining ingredients except sliced sausage and cilantro.  Stir to blend well.  Bring beans to full boil; lower heat and simmer 2 hours, or until beans are tender.  Skim off fat. Sauté sausage in separate skillet until cooked thoroughly.  Drain off fat.  Stir into beans. Cook beans an additional 30-45 minutes, or until thickened.  Stir in cilantro just before serving.  Serves 6-8

Popularity: 4%

Whether you cook this casserole in the microwave or conventional oven, you’ll get rave reviews for its spicy flavor combination of green chiles, cilantro and tamales. This southwestern dish is quick and easy, and our Fischer & Wieser Guacamole Starter – Just Add Avocados gives it that cilantro-lime twist that will have your guests saying “Mas por favor!”

Prep Time:  25-30 minutes
Microwave Bake Time:  15 minutes
Conventional Oven Bake Time:  35 minutes

• 1 16-ounce package ready-made beef tamales
• 1 10-ounce package frozen white or yellow corn
• 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained
• 1 4-ounce can diced mild green chilies
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 8.95 ounce jar Fischer & Wieser Guacamole Starter -  Just Add Avocados
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 8-ounce packages shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Garnish: Avocado slices, Black olives, Additional ,Guacamole Starter – Just Add Avocados Sour cream, Cilantro

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray medium casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Remove husks from tamales; cut in half lengthwise. Place tamales in single layer in medium casserole dish. Sprinkle with frozen corn, black beans, chilies, green onions and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. Whisk cream, Guacamole Starter – Just Add Avocados , chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, and 1 package Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese in medium bowl to blend. Drizzle over casserole. Sprinkle remainder of cheese over the top.

Microwave directions: Cover casserole with paper towel and cook on high until it is hot and bubbling, about 15 minutes; rotate the dish several times, if necessary.

Conventional Oven directions: Bake casserole uncovered in 375 degree Fahrenheit oven until heated through and bubbling, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup more cilantro, if desired for garnish. Serve with avocado, sour cream, black olives and more  Guacamole Starter – Just Add Avocados as well. Serves 6

Popularity: 10%