Ghost Mini Taco Pies
These Ghost Mini Taco Pies are a spooky and delicious Halloween treat! Mini tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and cheese are baked until bubbly, then decorated with sour cream ghosts for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 mini taco pies
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- Sour cream, for decorating
- Black olives, sliced, for eyes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and green chiles.
- Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Press each tortilla into a muffin cup.
- Spoon the ground beef mixture into each tortilla cup.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin.
- Decorate with sour cream ghosts using a piping bag or spoon. Add black olive slices for eyes, if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, use a spicier taco seasoning or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the ground beef mixture. You can also use different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack.
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