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{Easy} Taco Bites

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taco bites steps
One of my most popular posts, Easy Pepperoni Rolls, is the very first recipe I ever posted. I decided to revisit that recipe by making a new version called Taco Bites. With autumn just around the corner, we have all of the fun fall festivities on the way! These Taco Bites would be perfect as appetizers at fall celebrations and would also be great for after school snacks.
 
taco bites on plate
 
These Taco Bites start with simple refrigerator biscuits and end up as delicious appetizers. I love how simple they are to make. I have not tried freezing them yet because my family eats them before I have a chance to freeze them. Someday I would like to see how well they freeze because it would be nice to make them ahead of time and just warm them as needed.
 
top the tater in grocery store
I went shopping at a local grocery store and found 2 versions of Mid-America Farms Top the Tater by Kemps. I am already very familiar with the chive and onion flavor but I have never seen the Taco Fiesta flavor. It is the perfect choice for my Taco Bites because it is a blend of peppers, onions and spices with a mild zing.  We use the chive and onion flavor for tacos, potatoes, chip dip and in a cheesy potato casserole.
 
taco bites ingredients
 To make the Taco Bites and dip, I used ground beef, taco seasoning mix, an egg, buttermilk biscuits, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, cilantro and Top the Tater Taco Fiesta Sour Cream.
 
ground beef and taco seasoning
The first step was to brown the ground beef and add the taco seasoning according to the directions on the package.
 
taco fiesta dip
 Next, I preheated the oven to 425°F and gathered the supplies for the Taco Bites: taco meat, 3 tubes of buttermilk biscuits, shredded cheese and Taco Fiesta.
 
biscuit dough with dip
I flattened out the biscuits into circles that were about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. I added a dollop of Top the Tater Taco Fiesta Sour Cream in the center of each biscuit.
 
taco meat on dip
 I added a small spoonful of taco meat to the top of the sour cream.
 
shredded cheese on taco dip
Next, I added a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
 
dough gathered around filling
I gathered the edges of the biscuit and pinched them in the center over the ingredients. I lined them up, pinched side down, in a greased 9×13 inch pan. I was able to fit 28 taco bites in the pan so there were 2 extra biscuits.
 
beaten egg white
Next, I beat an egg and brushed it over the taco bites.
 
taco bites in pan
Here are the taco bites just before placing them in the over.
 
baked taco bites
I baked them at 425°F for about 20 minutes.
 
taco dip in bowl
While the Taco Bites were cooling, I mixed together equal parts of Top the Tater Taco Fiesta and salsa. We used this mixture as a dip for the Taco Bites but it would also be delicious as a salad dressing.
 
taco bites
I put the dip into small containers and added chopped cilantro. The inside of each Taco Bite looks a bit different but they all tasted delicious. The addition of Top the Tater Taco Fiesta added flavor and moisture to the bites. My oldest was unsure about trying them but once she did she said they were delicious!
 
What is your favorite way to enjoy Top the Tater?
 
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  1. Jenn says

    August 18, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    I’m telling everybody these are “taco bao” (everything sounds fancier when you cross-cuisine it)! Super yums!

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  2. Julia says

    February 3, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    This was delicious!!! However I put mine in a glass pie plate with only one roll of biscuits. I baked it for 19 min. It was not done. I took them out of the pie plate and onto a cookie sheet for nine more min at 375. They were fantastic! I will make these again! I used left over turkey chili for the meat.

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  3. Deb Tilton says

    May 23, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    you are absolutely brillant and I cannot wait to try the recipes I have been seeing! YUM! and thanks for sharing

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    • Tonia says

      May 23, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks Deb! I am delighted you stopped by!

      Reply
  4. Becky says

    May 21, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    These sound delicious!!! Because I am lactose intolerant, I thought about how to make these, and I came up with using refried beans, warmed up so they are soft with a little chili powder mixed in. Put that on the flattened roll first, then the taco seasoned meat, then topped with cheese. And wrapped. I placed them seam side down, Brushed the top with the egg mixture and then sprinkled with parmesan cheese and baked. They were delicious. When they were cooked I placed them on a bed of chopped lettuce and sprinkled with some more grated cheese, and my family raved about them!!!!

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    • Tonia says

      May 21, 2013 at 10:19 pm

      Sounds amazing! I want to give those a try!

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  5. Jodi Horsley says

    January 25, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    I have never heard of Top the Tator! I need to find that when I make this recipe for sure!

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  6. Linda Scharber says

    October 27, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    I love Top the Tator! Its my FAVORITE! I use it on EVERYTHING!!!

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  7. Katie says

    August 17, 2012 at 11:39 am

    mmm what a unique way to eat tacos! Never thought of using refrigerated biscuit dough!

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  8. Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says

    August 16, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Mmm….this reminds me of a taco bake recipe I got from my friend years ago. The mixture of the the biscuit/crescent with the taco meat is so good. Thanks for reminding me of that dish!

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  9. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    August 16, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Yum! Those look super delicious. I love how they browned so nicely with the egg wash.

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  10. Betsy says

    August 16, 2012 at 6:18 am

    That sauce sounds delicious. Next time I’m shopping I’m going to check and see if I can find it. Thanks for the fun recipe.

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  11. Holly Lefevre says

    August 16, 2012 at 4:51 am

    I have never heard of Top of the Tater. I will keep an eye out for it. These taco bites look amazing! What a great idea – my kiddos would love this.

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  12. Stephanie @ henry happened says

    August 15, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    I love the look of these little guys! and I love brushing egg on any pastry, it looks so much better!

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  13. Kathy says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    How creative – they look yummy! I think everyone in my family would love those – for a meal or a snack.

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  14. Leanne says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    This is such an awesome idea! My son would go crazy for them, and they’d be great in lunches.

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  15. Nana says

    August 14, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    I always love your recipes here Tonia. These look super yummy and I think they will be perfect for football season. I will definitely be a hit if I make these for my son-in-law.Thanks!!

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  16. Tanyia says

    August 14, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    those look yummy!

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  17. Heidi Clark says

    August 14, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Ohmygoodness. That looks amazing! Great job Tonia!!!!

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  18. Rhonda says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    These look so good. My family loves “taco” things.

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  19. [email protected] says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    This is such a great idea! We love tacos and this would be a new way to eat them!

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  20. Christine Mack says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Oooh. I think I’ll have one…or five lol.

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  21. Anne @ Domesblissity says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:55 am

    They look gorgeous Tonia. What on earth is that Top the Tater? I think we need to get some of that over here. It looks scrumptious!Anne xx

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