TACO APPETIZER PLATTER

Taco Appetizer Platter image

"A crowd usually gathers when I set out my barbecue-flavored taco dip," reports field editor Iola Egle of McCook, Nebraska. "It's gone before I know it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped green onions
1-1/2 cups chopped lettuce
1/2 to 3/4 cup honey barbecue sauce
1 to 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Corn chips

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasonings; simmer for 5 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and milk; spread on a 14-in. serving platter or pizza pan. Top with meat mixture. Sprinkle with chilies, tomatoes, onions and lettuce. Drizzle with barbecue sauce. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Serve with corn chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.