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Star-Spangled Salsa and Chips

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Wisconsin Cheese Star-Spangled Salsa and Chips Recipe

Active Time

35 Minutes

Servings

Makes

About 3 Cups

Ingredients

Star-Spangled Salsa:

1 pint fresh blueberries
4 ounces Burnett Dairy® Mozzarella cheese, diced (about 1 cup)
1 cup chopped sweet red bell pepper
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 medium lime
Salt and pepper to taste

Tortilla Chips:

2 packages (10 ounces each) yellow and red corn tortillas (6 inches)
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt to taste
Paprika, optional

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Mozzarella can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Star-Spangled Salsa:

Coarsely chop 1 cup blueberries. Combine chopped and whole blueberries with the next six ingredients in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until serving.

Tortilla Chips:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Cut tortillas with a star-shaped cookie cutter, about 2 inches. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush stars with olive oil on each side; season with salt to taste and paprika if desired.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
Serve chips with salsa.

Recipe Tip

Avoid touching face when handling jalapeno peppers. Consider wearing gloves, as oils may burn skin.

Cheesemonger Tip

Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Indulge in this award-winning mozzarella cheese with a delicate, milk flavor and smooth texture. Mozzarella is delicious paired with the bright flavors of fresh fruits and veggies.

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Star-Spangled Salsa and Chips

Ingredients

Star-Spangled Salsa:

Tortilla Chips:

Cheese

Instructions

Star-Spangled Salsa:

Tortilla Chips:

Recipe Tip

Cheesemonger Tip

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