Linda’s Taco Scoop Appetizers

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2

Linda's Taco Scoop Appetizers- Easy to make and perfect for a weekend gathering

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

25-27 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

423

Sugar

Fat

28g

Linda's Taco Scoop Appetizers are a perfect appetizer for a casual gathering. They are simple to assemble and can be easily replicated for a crowd. The crunch from the Frito Scoops and the spiciness from the taco seasoning and salsa combination are a great starter to any meal. The melted cheese on top of each scoop adds a wonderful gooey texture while the sour cream adds an extra creaminess to these tasty appetizers. These appetizers also make for a great game day snack while watching sports with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Brown the lean ground beef in a pan and drain any excess fat.
3.	Add half of the taco seasoning to the beef and mix well.
4.	Add water and cook until all the liquid has been absorbed by the beef, set aside.
5.	Mix the salsa and remaining taco seasoning in a bowl, set aside.
6.	Place the Frito Scoops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7.	Add a spoonful of beef to each scoop.
8.	Add a spoonful of the salsa and taco seasoning mix to each scoop.
9.	Add shredded Mexican blend cheese to each scoop.
10.	Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
11.	Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving with a dollop of sour cream on top of each scoop.

PROS

Linda’s Taco Scoop Appetizers are the perfect individual-sized bites full of bold Mexican flavors.

The crunch of the Frito Scoops is a great contrast to the savory beef and melted cheese.

This appetizer is easy to assemble and can easily be scaled to feed a crowd.

CONS

Although these appetizers are easy to make, they can be quite messy to eat.

Serve with napkins to minimize any mess that comes with eating small bite-sized appetizers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Linda’s Taco Scoop Appetizers are high in protein and can be a great source of energy, making it the perfect party snack.
The salsa provides a high content of vitamins and minerals which are essential for a healthy body.
Moderation is key as this recipe is high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium.

	1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
	1 package taco seasoning , divided
	1/2 cup water
	8 ounces Mexican blend cheese
	8 ounces chunky salsa
	1 bag Frito Scoops , bite-size
	1 container sour cream