Description
A fun and spooky appetizer perfect for Halloween parties, these Monster Taco Skulls are filled with delicious taco ingredients and shaped like skulls for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 package of taco shells
- Black olives for decoration
- Guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to taco shell package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add taco seasoning and water as per package instructions, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fill each taco shell with the seasoned beef mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
- Use black olives to create eyes and other facial features on the taco skulls.
- Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the shells are crispy.
- Serve with guacamole on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the fillings with your favorite taco ingredients.
- These can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco skull
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg