Popular Easy Recipe: Road Kill

Despite the name, Road Kill bears no resemblance to a rotting hunk of highway meat. Its origins are unknown, but one thing is for certain: it never fails to satisfy.

Road Kill has become so popular, locally party planners ask for it by name. It is technically a dip, but always shines as the piece de resistance at any table.

Best of all, it is a terrifically easy dish to make, and at $10-$15, it's also easy on the wallet.

What you'll need:

1lb brick of Velveeta

1lb ground beef (give or take)

16 oz jar of Mild Salsa (chunky is best)

Chips (I recommend Tostitos Scoops; they hold dip wonderfully)

Crock-Pot, 1 Quart +

Preparation:

Cut the Velveeta into chunks. No precision is required; they just melt faster when more surface area is exposed. Likewise, the beef stirs easier if you break it up first.

That done, toss all the ingredients into the Crock-Pot and stir; everything will cook in there. Set the pot to low, and let it sit. Stir again once the Velveeta melts completely. and every now and then (twice an hour is fine) after that. It will be ready to serve in about four hours, right out of the Crock-Pot, and will stay good all day long - just keep the heat on. It even travels well; just plug the pot back in when you arrive at your destination.

It costs $10 - $15, depending on where you buy the ingredients, and will feed 20+ people.

Try it once and you'll love it. Soon, you'll be bringing it to every occasion - and everyone will love you for it.

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