Taco Stuffed Bread

Course Appetizer, Beef, Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican Inspired

Keyword stuffed-french-bread-recipes, taco-recipes, taco-stuffed-bread

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Stand time 5

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 870kcal

Ingredients

1 20-22 inch french loaf baguette
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper or poblano pepper seeded and diced
olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
2/3 cup chunky salsa mild, medium or hit, your choice
4 ounces chive and onion cream cheese softened
1 (1.0 oz) packet taco seasoning use your favorite
1/2 tsp salt adjust to your taste
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
2 cups shredded colby-jack or monterey jack cheese divided
Assorted toppings for serving: shredded lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, sour cream, onion, olives

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Place french bread on a parchment lined baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to remove the center of the bread, leaving the bottom and sides intact. Set aside.
In a large 12 inch skillet cook together ground beef, onion and jalapeno in a couple of drizzles of olive oil. Cook over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until no pink remains.
Add garlic to the pan, cook for 1 minute longer. Drain excess fat from pan.
To the skillet add salsa, cream cheese, taco seasoning, salt and lemon pepper. Adjust salt to your taste, the taco seasoning may have ample.
Simmer for 2 minutes, just until heated through and the cream cheese has melted. Remove from heat.
Assemble: Sprinkle 1/2 shredded cheese evenly into bottom of bread. Fill evenly with taco beef. Top with remaining cheese.
Place into oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese has melted.
Let stand for 5 minutes, slice and served with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

The top of the french bread may be toasted along with taco bread or crumbled and frozen. Use it as a fresh breadcrumb topping for casseroles or meatloaf filling.

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