Oh, boy! Is your mouth watering just looking at that picture? Mine is. These Mini Taco Scoops are so scrumptious. They burst with flavor, and are super easy to make too.
Tostitos Scoops, Hamburger, Taco Seasoning, Tostitos Chunky Salsa (I used the medium flavor), Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, and Fresh Cilantro.
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Here’s What You Do:
In a skillet, brown your Hamburger Meat making sure to stir it well, so the hamburger breaks down into smaller pieces
Drain off any excess juices
Add one packet of Taco Seasoning according to the packet instructions
Now it is time to layer your Mini Taco Scoop
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Take a Tostitos Scoop and put a small amount of Taco-Flavored Hamburger in it
Then add a little Salsa
Add a tiny dollop of Sour Cream
Sprinkle some Shredded Cheese
Top with a Fresh Cilantro leaf
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That’s it, you’re finished! These small bites are a perfect amuse bouche (Top Chef would be proud – LOL). The flavors are wonderful, and the fresh cilantro really makes them pop…YUM!
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You can make the Mini Taco Scoops and place them on a platter, or you can set up a build-your-own Mini Taco Scoops Bar. I like to do both. I have a platter of them on the table and set up the bar around them. That way, guests know what they are supposed to look like when they go to make their own.
An Easy and Delicious Appetizer Snack that bursts with the flavors of Mexico! Perfect for Game Day or any Party.
from: Life With Lorelai
Type: Appetizer
Ingredients:
Tostitos Scoops
Hamburger (coordinate the amount with the Taco Seasoning, usually 1 lb. per packet)
Taco Seasoning
Tostitos Chunky Salsa (I used the medium flavor)
Sour Cream
Shredded Cheese
Fresh Cilantro
Directions:
In a skillet, brown your Hamburger Meat making sure to stir it well, so the hamburger breaks down into smaller pieces
Drain off any excess juices
Add one packet of Taco Seasoning according to the packet instructions
Now it is time to layer your Mini Taco Scoop
Take a Tostitos Scoop and put a small amount of Taco-Flavored Hamburger in it
Then add a little Salsa
Add a tiny dollop of Sour Cream
Sprinkle some Shredded Cheese
Top with a Fresh Cilantro leaf
Notes
Make the Mini Taco Scoops and place them on a platter, or you can set up a build-your-own Mini Taco Scoops Bar. I like to do both. I have a platter of them on the table and set up the bar around them. that way guests know what they are supposed to look like when they go to make them on their own.
Well, here it is–the time of year we all start planning for the big game day parties. Just like any party, you want your guests to have a great time, and you want to enjoy it with them. But how do you do that, when there is so much to do? Huddle up and make a Plan! And, I have some ideas to help keep you from fumbling.
5 Must-Haves for Game Day:
Great Food: Big games and great food go hand-in-hand. Set-up one main area for food service. This will allow you to keep a watchful eye out for anything that needs replenishing. Plus, everyone will have the opportunity to interact during the game. Make sure you have a variety of “meal-type” foods and plenty of those tasty “snack-type” foods. You could get really creative, and build a Snack Stadium! Snap a photo and post it to Instagram using #GameDayGlorySweepstakes to enter for a chance to win, or go vote for your favorite Snack Stadium. Check out more snack tips and a yummy recipe below.
Two Viewing Areas: Let’s face it, some guests are there to WATCH the game, and others are there to SOCIALIZE while watching. Having two viewing areas gives the more intense football fans a place to cheer on their team and avoid possible penalties.
Kid Sitters: Are you having kids at your game day party? Then, make it easy on yourself, and hire a sitter or two. Having a little pass interference to wrangle those active partiers, is a good thing. Whether entertained by watching the actual game, the puppy bowl, playing games or crafting, you and your adult guests will appreciate being able to enjoy the game. Give the kids their own smaller snack station that the sitters can help maintain.
Name Tags: Not for you, but your DRINKS! Confusion reigns supreme when it comes to which drink is who’s on game day. Use plastic cups and provide a Sharpie for name writing. Make tags and attache them to rubber bands for guests to attach to their cup, bottle, or can. Create personalized labels for your drinks. See more ideas here and here.
Friendly Competition: Is it really game day without a little friendly competition? Regardless if your scrimmage line is “buy-in” or “just-for-fun,” everyone enjoys the comradery and game-time interaction. Add another bit of fun to the usual football pool with my Game Day BINGO! This is a set of 8 cards that print two to a page. Seven cards are ready to play, and one card is blank–perfect for you to customize. Get the Free Printable Download below.
Now, let’s get to the yummy stuff! Big games and great food go hand-in-hand, and everybody loves the savory flavorful offerings of ribs, burgers, and dogs. But, you can’t just “snack” on the big stuff. So, I’m sharing some easy ideas that will add a 2-point conversion to your touchdown!
Mini Taco Scoops
Mini Taco Scoops are amazing bites (a perfect amuse-bouche) are made with TOSTITOS® Scoops –use the Party Size– and TOSTITOS® Medium Chunky Salsa. Serve this with a glass of Pepsi™ for a perfect pairing.
Luke loves these. Sometimes he adds another TOSTITOS® Scoops chip as a top and calls it a Taco Ball.
Skittles® Ice Cream Sandwiches
Oh, yum! You won’t believe how easy these are to make. These Skittles® Ice Cream Sandwiches are crusted with Skittles® powder! Get out your Magic Bullet, Ninja, or the like, and make quick work of this project–and I do mean quick!
And now, for the MVP of this party… A sweet treat Pudding Parfaits Recipe that looks great and tastes even better!
SNICKERS® Mini Pudding Parfaits
This is such an easy recipe for pudding parfaits. All you need is Vanilla Instant Pudding, Milk, SNICKERS® Minis, and Whipped Cream.
Add Pudding Mix and cold Milk to a bowl and Whip for 2 minutes
Let Pudding chill in refrigerator for at least 5 minutes
Unwrap SNICKERS® Minis – 4 pieces for each mini pudding dish
Chop half the amount of SNICKERS® Minis into small chunks–use a knife
Set the unwrapped whole SNICKERS® Minis aside for later
Here’s a helpful HACK: Fill a plastic baggy with your pudding and cut the tip off one corner. This will allow to fill the serving dishes quickly and without any mess!
Put a small amount of Pudding in the bottom of serving dishes
Sprinkle pudding with a layer of chopped SNICKERS® Minis
Add another layer of Pudding
Sprinkle another layer of chopped SNICKERS® Minis
Top with another layer of Pudding
Place desserts in the refrigerator to set, at least 2 hours
Take leftover unwrapped SNICKERS® Minis and divide them, 2 per pudding serving
Cut one SNICKERS® Minis (per serving) into four pieces–corners-to-corners
Remove Pudding cups from refrigerator and top each with Whipped Cream
Take one whole SNICKERS® Minis and place on top in the center of each dessert
Use the four cut pieces (with the inside of the candy bar showing) to go around the center SNICKERS® Minis
