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These Nacho Scoops are out of this world. Crunchy, beefy, spicy, cheesy all in portable little bites. They are perfect for parties, sport gatherings or any time you need a snack that will feed the masses.

Nacho Scoops

Ingredients:

3/4 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 (1 oz) envelope taco seasoning
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
8 ounces pepper Jack cheese, cubed
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 package (12 ounces) tortilla chip scoops
8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend
Sour cream and pickled jalapeño slices

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and red pepper over medium heat until meat is cooked through then drain.

2. Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes and chopped green chilies. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat to low. Add the pepper jack, cheddar cheese and cream cheese and stir until melted.

3. Place 4 dozen scoops on an ungreased baking sheet. Add a rounded teaspoon of beef mixture to each. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend.

4. Bake scoops at 375°F for about 5 minutes or until heated through. Garnish each with sour cream and a jalapeño pepper slice. Repeat with remaining tortilla chip scoops.

Makes 12 dozen

Recipe from Simple & Delicious Magazine

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