Description
These Red, White, and Blue Taco Bites are a delightful and colorful appetizer featuring blue corn tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Perfect for parties or a fun snack, they are baked briefly to melt the cheese, creating a tasty fusion of Mexican-inspired flavors in bite-sized portions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 35 round blue corn tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 cup red salsa
- ½ cup sour cream, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly, approximately 8 minutes. Once cooked, drain any excess oil from the skillet.
- Season Beef: Stir in the taco seasoning mix thoroughly with the beef. Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then transfer the beef to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess moisture.
- Arrange Chips: Spread the blue corn tortilla chips evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure none overlap to ensure even cooking.
- Add Toppings: Top each chip with a small amount of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, then a spoonful of the seasoned beef mixture, followed by some red salsa and a little sour cream. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of each chip.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted nicely over the toppings.
- Finish and Serve: After baking, pipe or dollop the remaining sour cream onto each taco bite for an attractive finish. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped jalapeños or diced onions to the beef mixture before cooking.
- Use blue corn tortilla chips for authentic color and flavor, but yellow or white corn chips can be substituted if preferred.
- Make sure chips are laid out flat and not overlapping to allow even heating in the oven.
- These bites are best served immediately after baking to enjoy the melted cheese and fresh toppings.
