Spicy Taco Cheese Log Recipes

SPICY GROUND BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, oregano and garlic powder; cook, stirring, until the onion is coated, about 1 minute.
• Add the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, hot sauce and 1/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the juices are slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, warm the taco shells as the label directs. Fill with the beef mixture and top with lettuce, cheese and/or pickled jalapenos.

SPICY TACO CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl let cream cheese, taco cheese and butter stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Add milk and worcestershire sauce. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in green onion and chile peppers. Cover an chill for 4 to 24 hours.
• Shape cheese mixture into a log about 9 inches long. Combine crushed corn chips and cilantro; roll cheese log in corn chip mixture. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

TACO CHEESE LOG

Steps:

• In large bowl of electric mixer, beat ingredients until smooth. Chill.
• On waxed paper, shape mixture until you form 2 logs (8 x 1 1/2).
• Roll in parsley.
• Refrigerate.

SPICY MONTEREY JACK CHEESE LOGS

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, blend well. Stir in shredded cheeses. Divide cheese mixture in half, and shape each portion into an 8-inch log.
• Combine pecans and chopped parsley, roll logs in nut mixture. Cover and chill 8 hours (I wrapped in wax paper). Let stand 1 hour before serving.
• Serve with a variety of crackers. Garnish if desired.

CHEESY TACOS

Steps:

• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in water and seasoning mix. Add Mexican VELVEETA; cook on low heat until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring frequently.
• Spoon evenly into taco shells.
• Top with lettuce, tomatoes and salsa.