Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos are a delicious fusion of traditional Mexican and American flavors, combining the best of both worlds into a mouth-watering handheld delight. These tacos are an irresistible twist on the classic taco, with each ingredient carefully selected to create a perfect harmony of taste and texture.
How to make Loaded Cheesy Pocket Tacos
Ingredients:
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup salsa
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 12 6 inch tortillas
- Sour cream, salsa, green onions all toppings optional
Instructions:
- Crumble the ground beef into a skillet and cook thoroughly
- Drain the grease from the skillet
- Add in the packet of Taco seasoning mix, following the directions on the package
- In a medium sized bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth
- Add in the cup of salsa and blend well
- While holding a tortilla, place a spoonful of cheese mix in the center of the tortilla
- Place a spoonful of taco flavored beef, to cover the salsa and cheese mix
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese
- Fold the tortilla and filling as you would with a burrito
- Lightly spray a baking tray
- Preheat the oven to 350*
- Place rolled tortilla onto greased tray
- Brush the tops of the tortilla rolls with melted butter
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and add your choice of toppings, such as lettuce, salsa, sour cream, olives, more cheese
Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
- Yield: 12
- Serving Size: 1
- Amount Per Serving: Calories: 364 | Total Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 840mg | Carbohydrates: 23g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Protein: 15g
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