Page 70 - Betty Crocker - Halloween Cookbook

Taco Monster Mouths

PREP TIME: 30 Minutes • START TO FINISH: 30 Minutes • 6 servings (1 taco each)

2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, 1. Cut each tomato lengthwise into 3 pieces. Remaining inside of
cut length-wise into tomato may be chopped for additional taco filling, if desired.
3 pieces
2. Cut slit into 1 side of each olive to make a flat side. Cut each of the
12 large pimiento-stuffed
green olives slices of cheese in half vertically in a zigzag line to look like teeth.
3 slices (¹ ⁄ ₂ oz each) 3. Heat oven to 350°F. Arrange taco shells on ungreased cookie sheet.
American cheese Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until hot. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook
6 taco shells that stand ground beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently,
on their own (from until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water.
4.7 oz box) Reduce heat to medium; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until
¹ ⁄ ₂ lb lean (at least 80%) water has evaporated.
ground beef
4. To assemble, fill tacos with desired fillings so that beef is on the top.
2 tablespoons 40% less- Placing each taco on its side on serving plate, insert 1 tomato slice into
sodium taco seasoning meat filling to look like tongue. Place 1 cheese slice with zigzag edge
mix
toward meat along top side of taco between the shell and the filling.
¹ ⁄ ₃ cup water
Place 2 olives, flat sides down, to look like eyes on top of shell.
Shredded lettuce, if
desired 1 Serving: Calories 180 ; Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 3.5g); Sodium 490mg; Total Carbohydrate 12g
(Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 9g Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 High-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1

Terrifying Tips

Ground turkey can be used in place of the ground beef.

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