Description
Explore the delicious and creamy twist of using cream cheese as a filling for tacos, enhancing flavor and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz, softened)
- Taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- Tortillas
- Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime juice, hot sauce
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef or cook shredded chicken with taco seasoning and a splash of water or broth until fully cooked.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese until well incorporated, creating a creamy filling.
- Warm the tortillas and fill them with the creamy taco mixture.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, green onions, and any additional toppings desired.
Notes
Experiment with flavored cream cheese for added taste. Use reduced-fat cream cheese for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg