I’m serving up a delicious lineup of taco night ideas that will have your family asking for tacos more night’s than just Tuesday. From classic favorites to inventive twists, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So, grab your tortillas and let’s get cooking!
- Traditional Tacos: Serve classic tacos with seasoned meat (such as ground beef, chicken, or turkey), shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and salsa in soft or hard taco shells. Allow kids to assemble their own tacos so they can customize them to their liking.
- Taco Bowls: Instead of using taco shells, serve taco ingredients in bowls with a base of rice or quinoa. Kids can scoop their desired ingredients into their bowls, creating their own taco-inspired rice bowls. Chicken Taco Rice Bowls are a favorite here!
- Taco Salad: Create a taco salad by layering lettuce, beans, corn, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and shredded cheese in a bowl. Top with seasoned meat and crushed tortilla chips, then drizzle with salsa or a creamy dressing.
Mom’s favorite: Simple leftover taco salads!!! - Taco Cups: Make mini taco cups using wonton wrappers or tortillas. Press the wrappers or tortillas into muffin tins to form cups, then fill them with taco ingredients like seasoned meat, cheese, lettuce, and salsa. Bake until crispy and golden for a fun twist on traditional tacos.
- Taco Roll-Ups: Spread a tortilla with refried beans or cream cheese, then top with taco ingredients like shredded cheese, diced chicken or beef, lettuce, and salsa. Roll up the tortilla tightly and slice it into pinwheels for easy-to-eat taco roll-ups. You could also skip the tortilla and use lettuce cups for Taco Lettuce Wraps.
- Taco Pizza: Use a pre-made pizza crust or tortilla as the base for a taco-inspired pizza. Top the crust with seasoned meat, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, black olives, and any other taco toppings your kids enjoy. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly for a delicious taco twist on pizza night.
- Taco Stuffed Peppers or Potatoes: Hollow out bell peppers and fill them with taco ingredients like seasoned meat, rice, beans, cheese, and salsa. Bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- Taco Skewers or Kabobs: Thread taco ingredients onto skewers, alternating between meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and any other desired toppings. Serve the skewers with a side of salsa or guacamole for dipping.
More Taco Night Ideas & Recipes
Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot tastier with these family-friendly recipes in your arsenal! Whether you’re a fan of classic beef tacos, veggie-packed delights, or adorable mini taco cups, there’s no wrong way to celebrate this beloved tradition. So, gather your loved ones, set the table with all the fixings, and get ready for a fiesta of flavor that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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