Power your homegate playbook with a savory appetizer

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Back and forth action for four quarters keeps fans on their feet, but a mouthwateringmenuiswhathomegatingandtailgating are truly all about. Keep your crowd energized by loading your game day playbook with recipes that are just as exciting as the gameitself

Meld together traditional tailgate tastes withtheseJalapenoBaconandSalsaBiscuit

Bites from celebrity chef and entertainer

George Duran, author of “Take This Dish and Twist It” and host of Food Network’s “Ham on the Street and TLC’s “Ultimate CakeOff.”They’reperfectforservingduring the pregame festivities to power up your fellow diehards or as a halftime snack to rechargeforasecondhalfsurge.

Starring the vibrant flavor of Fresh Cravings Salsa and its homemade-tasting alternative to softer duller blends of jarred salsa this appetizer offers a savory solution you can enjoy all season long Made with high-quality ingredients like vine-ripened tomatoes, crisp vegetables, zesty peppers andspices,thesalsasmakeaperfectaddition toavarietyofrecipestotakehomegatingto thenextlevel.

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Jalapeno Bacon and Salsa Biscuit Bites

Yield: 16 biscuit bites

„ 1tubebiscuitdough(8biscuitstotal)

„ 7ouncesgratedmozzarellacheese

„ ¼cupjarredjalapenos,chopped

„ 8slicescookedbacon,chopped

„ 1cupFreshCravingsRestaurant

StyleSalsa

„ nonstickcookingspray

Preheatairfryerto350-360F.

Divideeachbiscuitinhalfbypullingapart in centers Use hands to flatten each biscuit intocircles.Setaside

In bowl, mix mozzarella cheese with choppedjalapenos,baconandsalsa. Addheapingspoonfulintoeachflattened biscuit and pinch each together tightly to form balls Top each with small amount of salsamixture.

Spray nonstick cooking spray in air fryer and, working in batches, cook biscuit bites 6-9minutesuntilgoldenbrown. Servewarm

Note: If air fryer access is unavailable, biscuit bites can be baked 8-10 minutes at 400 F in oven, or until golden brown.