Taco Surprise Appetizer Recipes

TACO DIP I

This is a scrumptious taco dip. When I use all low-fat ingredients, such as low-fat sour cream and low-fat Cheddar, it still comes out so delicious! Serve with baked tortilla chips for dipping.

Provided by Rose Starkowicz

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 8

Taco Dip I image

Steps:

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning. Spread this mixture in a 9-inch (or a little larger) round serving dish. Top the mixture with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, bell pepper and black olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 203.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) container nonfat sour cream
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
¼ head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
3 chopped tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, drained

TACO APPETIZER PLATTER

"A crowd usually gathers when I set out my barbecue-flavored taco dip," reports field editor Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. "It's gone before I know it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Taco Appetizer Platter image

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasonings; simmer for 5 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and milk; spread on a 14-in. serving platter or pizza pan. Top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with chilies, tomatoes, onions and lettuce. Drizzle with barbecue sauce. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Serve with corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped green onions
1-1/2 cups chopped lettuce
1/2 to 3/4 cup honey barbecue sauce
1 to 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Corn chips

TACO SURPRISE CASSEROLE

The kids gave it this title because I think they were surprised they like it so much. I use a fork, but have extra taco chips around for scooping.

Provided by majakete

Categories Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

taco surprise casserole image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook beef and add taco seasoning.
Mix both cans of refried beans with the jar of salsa, set aside.
Layer the bottom of a 13" x 9" (lasagna) pan with taco chips.
Place the cooked ground beef on top of the taco chip layer.
Add any remaining liquid to the bean and salsa mixture, mix together.
Place this mixture over the ground beef.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-40 minutes in preheated oven.
Uncover, crumble taco chips and cheese over the top and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs ground beef (or any ground meat)
3 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning
taco chips
2 (14 ounce) cans refried beans
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
2 -3 cups shredded cheese