Why Make This Recipe
Make the Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition for easy party fun. Guests create their own meal, which saves you time. It offers many choices, so everyone finds something they like. Kids love building their own tacos. It is cheap because you use common food items. Cleanup is fast with disposable bags. Your guests will love sharing their creations online.
How to Make Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition
To make your Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition, first, prepare proteins and chop toppings. Then, set up your serving station with chip bags, proteins, and toppings. Finally, show guests how to fill their bags to eat.
Ingredients of : Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition
The “Walking” Bases
- Individual-sized chip bags: Fritos (original or chili cheese), Doritos (Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch), Takis, or other crunchy favorites.
- Small soft tortillas or mini pita pockets.
The Bewitching Protein Fillings
- Ground Beef: Seasoned with taco seasoning (mild or spicy).
- Ground Turkey: Seasoned with taco seasoning (mild or spicy).
- Shredded Chicken: Slow-cooked with salsa or rotisserie chicken, shredded.
- Black Beans: Seasoned and mashed or left whole for a vegetarian/vegan option.
- Pinto Beans: Seasoned and mashed or left whole for a vegetarian/vegan option.
The Creepy-Crawly Toppings
- Cheeses: Shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, crumbled cotija, queso fresco.
- Lettuce: Shredded romaine, iceberg, or a colorful slaw mix.
- Cabbage: Shredded romaine, iceberg, or a colorful slaw mix.
- Tomatoes: Diced Roma or cherry tomatoes.
- Onions: Diced red onion, green onions.
- Salsas: Mild, medium, hot, corn salsa, pineapple salsa.
- Sour Cream.
- Greek Yogurt.
- Guacamole.
- Sliced Avocado.
- Jalapeños: Freshly sliced or pickled.
- Olives: Sliced black olives.
- Cilantro: Freshly chopped.
- Hot Sauces: A variety of your favorite fiery additions.
Spooky Season Enhancements (Optional)
- “Bloody” Salsa: A vibrant red salsa with a kick.
- “Witch’s Brew” Guacamole: Add a touch of green food coloring.
- “Worm” Noodles: Cooked ramen or rice noodles (lightly seasoned).
- Food-safe, edible googly eyes.
Directions of : Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition
Prep Your Potions
- Cook and Season Proteins: Cook ground beef or turkey. Season with taco seasoning. Cook shredded chicken in salsa or shred a rotisserie chicken. Season black beans or pinto beans. Keep warm in slow cookers or chafing dishes.
- Chop and Dice: Chop all toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Store them in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Whip Up Sauces: Make guacamole and salsas.
The Altar of Ingredients
- Arrange the Bases: Lay out individual chip bags, opened lengthwise. Stack soft tortillas or pita pockets at the start of the line.
- Present the Proteins: Place warm proteins in separate bowls or slow cookers.
- Display the Toppings: Arrange chopped vegetables, cheeses, and other toppings. Use small bowls or ramekins.
- Sauce Station: Put salsas, sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauces in a dedicated area. Label them clearly.
- Utensil Extravaganza: Provide serving spoons for each ingredient. Provide plenty of napkins.
The Summoning Ceremony (Guest Instructions)
- Crush the Chips: Tell guests to gently crush chips inside their bag.
- Open Wide: Have them open the top of the chip bag (or open their tortilla/pita).
- Fill ‘er Up!: Let guests add chosen proteins and toppings.
- Stir and Devour: Provide small forks or spoons for mixing and eating.
How to Serve Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition
Serve your Walking Taco Bar by setting up a buffet line. Guests start with chip bags or tortillas. They then add protein, followed by a range of toppings like cheese, lettuce, salsa, and guacamole. Keep warm items hot and cold items cool. Offer small forks for mixing and eating directly from the bag or tortilla.
How to Store Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition
Store cooked meat fillings in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Store chopped vegetables and other cold toppings separately in sealed containers in the fridge for 2-3 days. Keep salsas and guacamole in airtight containers as well; guacamole may brown, but a little lemon juice helps. Chip bags should stay sealed until ready to use. Do not mix ingredients before storing.
Tips to Make Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition
- Keep Warm, Keep Cool: Use slow cookers for hot items. Use bowls set in ice baths for cold items.
- Plenty of Options: Offer many different toppings to suit all tastes and dietary needs.
- Label Everything: Clearly label all ingredients, especially for dietary restrictions like vegetarian or gluten-free.
- Small Spoons/Tongs: Provide small serving spoons or tongs for ease and hygiene.
- Practice Presentation: Make your setup look appealing.
- Bag Clips/Rubber Bands: Offer these so guests can close their bags for later or to prevent spills.
Variation
- Breakfast Walking Tacos: Use scrambled eggs, crumbled sausage, cheese, salsa, and hot sauce in a chip bag.
- Dessert Walking Tacos: Use graham cracker crumbs or cookie pieces in a bag. Layer with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, fruit, and sprinkles.
- “Monster Mash” Chili Bar: Offer different chilis (classic, white chicken chili, vegetarian) with walking taco toppings.
FAQs
Q1: What kind of chip bags work best for a Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition?
Any individual-sized chip bag that is strong enough to hold toppings works well. Fritos or Doritos are popular choices. You can also use Takis or plain potato chips for variety. The bags should be individual portions for easy use.
Q2: How can I keep the protein warm for a larger Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition party?
For larger parties, use slow cookers or chafing dishes. Cook your taco meat, shredded chicken, or seasoned beans ahead of time. Transfer them to the warm setting of your slow cooker or chafing dish to keep them hot throughout your event.
Q3: Can I make most of the items for my Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare most items ahead of time. Chop toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and onions a day before and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator. You can also cook your proteins in advance and reheat them just before serving. This makes setting up your Walking Taco Bar Halloween Edition much easier on party day.
Spooky Chicken Walking Taco Bar
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Knives
- Cutting board
- Bowls/Ramekins
- Small forks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 bags Doritos Nacho Cheese
- 8 bags Fritos Original
- Shredded Chicken slow-cooked with salsa
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Romaine lettuce shredded
- Roma tomatoes diced
- Green onions diced
- Mild salsa
- "Bloody" Salsa vibrant red salsa with a kick
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole "Witch's Brew" (with a touch of green food coloring)
- Freshly sliced jalapeños
- Sliced black olives
- Freshly chopped cilantro
- Food-safe, edible googly eyes optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Slow-cook shredded chicken with salsa until tender and flavorful, then keep it warm in a slow cooker.
- Dice Roma tomatoes and green onions, shred romaine lettuce, and slice jalapeños and black olives.
- Shred both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Prepare "Witch's Brew" Guacamole by adding green food coloring to regular guacamole, and have mild and "Bloody" salsas ready.
Assembly
- Arrange individual chip bags (Doritos Nacho Cheese and Fritos Original), opened lengthwise, as the starting point of your serving line.
- Place the warm shredded chicken in a slow cooker next to the chip bases.
- Arrange all cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, black olives, and cilantro in separate bowls.
- Set out and clearly label the mild salsa, "Bloody" Salsa, sour cream, and "Witch's Brew" Guacamole.
- Optionally, offer edible googly eyes for a spooky touch.
Serving
- Instruct guests to gently crush chips in their bag, open the top, then add chicken, desired toppings, and sauces.
- Provide small forks for guests to mix and eat directly from their bags.