Taco Bars

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 0

Easy-to-Make Taco Bars Perfect for Summertime Celebrations

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

628

Sugar

Fat

42g

Taco bars are a fun and easy way to feed a crowd during summertime celebrations like backyard barbecues, pool parties, and family reunions. They are customizable and easy to make, allowing each guest to create their own taco bar masterpiece. With the delicious combination of seasoned beef, melted cheddar cheese, and prepared salsa, these taco bars are sure to be a hit with everyone. This recipe makes 6-8 servings, depending on portion size.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2.	In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat.
3.	Add the taco seasoning mix and stir to combine.
4.	Unroll one package of crescent roll dough and press it onto the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Make sure to press the seams together to seal.
5.	Spoon the beef mixture onto the bottom crescent roll layer.
6.	Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beef layer.
7.	Spoon the salsa over the cheese.
8.	Top with the remaining crescent roll dough, pressing the seams to seal.
9.	Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar cheese on top.
10.	Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

These taco bars are a crowd-pleaser and easy to make for summertime celebrations.
They are also customizable to suit everyone’s tastes by including various toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and guacamole.

CONS

These taco bars are high in calories and may not be suitable for people with specific dietary restrictions.
They are also not a low-fat meal option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this meal may not be the healthiest, you can make some adjustments to make it slightly healthier, such as using lean ground turkey instead of beef and adding more vegetables as toppings. However, it can still provide some nutritional benefits, including protein from the beef and calcium from the cheese.

	1 lb lean ground beef
	1 package taco seasoning mix
	2 packages crescent roll dough
	1 cup sour cream
	2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
	1/2 cup prepared salsa