Spicy Bacon And Spinach Queso Burger Food

SPICY BACON AND SPINACH QUESO BURGER

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix meat, spinach, bacon, garlic powder and 2 Tbsp. tomatoes just until blended; shape into 8 balls.
• Cut 1/2 lb. VELVEETA into 16 cubes. Press 2 VELVEETA cubes into center of each meatball; flatten to 1/2-inch-thick patty.
• Grill 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (160ºF). Meanwhile, cut remaining VELVEETA into 1/2-inch cubes; place in medium microwaveable bowl. Add remaining tomatoes; stir. Microwave on HIGH 3 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring after 2 min.
• Place burgers on bottom halves of buns. Drizzle with half the VELVEETA sauce; cover with tops of buns. Cool remaining VELVEETA sauce, then refrigerate for another use. (See tip.)

SPICY BACON AND SPINACH BAKED QUESO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Combine spinach and garlic powder in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until warm.
• Layer half of Velveeta in bottom of dish. Top with seasoned spinach, half of drained tomatoes and bacon bits. Sprinkle with remaining Velveeta and drained tomatoes.
• Cover; bake 20 minutes or until Velveeta melts. Serve with pita chips or assorted vegetables, if desired.