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Share this Mexican-inspired appetizer and feel good knowing it's a smart choice for party fare.
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Makes 19 servings.
Pull-Apart Basketball "Taco"
Celebrate the big game with this fun basketball shaped taco snack! Fully loaded beef taco fillings are sandwiched between RITZ Crackers in this party appetizer.
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Ingredient list
- 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
- 1 pkg. (1 oz.) reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
- 38 RITZ Crackers, divided
- 1 cup finely shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeño slices
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup sliced black olives
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F.
Cook meat with taco seasoning mix as directed on package; cool slightly.
Meanwhile, arrange 19 crackers, with top sides down and sides touching, in solid 9-inch round on parchment-covered baking sheet. (See tip.)
Spoon meat mixture over crackers; top with cheese, onions and jalapeño slices. Cover with remaining crackers, top sides up, to make 19 sandwiches.
Bake 10 to 12 min. or until meat mixture is heated through and cheese is melted.
Use sour cream to make the seams of the basketball; top sour cream with olives. Serve warm.
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