Name: Patriotic Red White & Blue Taco Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
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; 0.5 cup sour cream, divided

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Red, White, and Blue Taco Bites

Sep 19, 2025
by Adrienne Berge
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PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

35 mins
SERVING

6 People
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Celebrate freedom with these vibrant, bite-sized wonders! Each crunchy blue corn tortilla chip bursts with savory seasoned beef, creamy cheese, tangy salsa, and a dollop of cool sour cream – a festive explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

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

0.5 cup sour cream, divided

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

15 g
Cholesterol

71 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

19 g
Saturated Fat

10 g
Sodium

878 mg
Sugar

2 g
Fat

21 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 8 minutes. Drain excess oil from the skillet. Stir in taco seasoning until well mixed. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove beef mixture to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any excess moisture. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

03

Step

Spread tortilla chips in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don't overlap (you may need to use two baking sheets.) Top each chip with a small amount of cheese, a spoonful of the beef mixture, some salsa, followed by a little sour cream. Finally, sprinkle remaining cheese over the top of each chip, being careful to keep the cheese on the chip so when it melts it doesn't stick to the baking sheet. (Assembly time: 15 minutes)

04

Step

Bake in the pre-heated oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. (Bake time: 5 minutes)

05

Step

Pipe or dollop a small amount of the remaining sour cream on the very top of each taco bite. Serve on a platter. (Finishing time: 2 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the ground beef while it's cooking.
To prevent the chips from getting soggy, assemble the taco bites just before baking.
Feel free to substitute with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, chopped cilantro, or diced tomatoes.

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