Easy Taco Appetizers Recipe

Crowd-pleasing Taco Appetizers that always disappear! This recipe is a guaranteed party hit, featuring a flavorful beef mixture layered on a creamy cheese base and topped with all your favorite taco fixings. Easily customizable to your taste, and uses our popular Taco Seasoning Mix (recipe #76616 - link if available). Prepare to wow your guests!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 544.7 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Taco Appetizers

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How to Make Easy Taco Appetizers

  1. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Add 1/2 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook until beef is no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes).
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup water and 2 tablespoons of your favorite taco seasoning (or use recipe #76616). Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz cream cheese, softened, and 2 tablespoons milk. Mix until smooth.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto a large serving platter or pizza pan.
  6. Top with the cooked beef mixture.
  7. Sprinkle generously with 1/2 cup chopped chilies (your choice), 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped onions, and 1 cup shredded lettuce.
  8. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce.
  9. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  10. Serve immediately with large corn tortilla chips.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

118g

Carbs

3g

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