Grands!® Big-Smile Chalupas

Silly chalupas are a great kid’s birthday party entrée and quick enough to bring smiles to a weeknight dinner.

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ingredients 11
Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 30 min

Ingredients

1: lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1: package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix

2/3: cup water

1: can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Homestyle southern style biscuits

1/2: cup ranch dressing

1/4: cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa

2: cups shredded lettuce

1/4: cup chopped onion

1: cup shredded cheese (8 oz), if desired

8: pimiento-stuffed olives, cut in half

16: grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise

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Directions

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Cook beef, taco seasoning and water as directed on taco seasoning packet.
2 Meanwhile, separate dough into 8 biscuits; press each into a 6-inch round. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
3 Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through bake time. In small bowl, mix ranch dressing and salsa.
4 To assemble each chalupa, layer beef mixture, lettuce, onion and cheese on half of each warm biscuit round. Fold unfilled half over cheese to form chalupa. Use toothpicks to secure filled chalupa, and attach olive halves on top to look like eyes. Use quartered tomatoes for teeth. Drizzle with ranch sauce mixture.

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Expert Tips

These are perfect for a Halloween party. Fill bowls with topping ingredients, and let the kids make their very own smiles!

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Chalupa

Calories: 380
Calories from Fat: 200),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 23g; 23%
(Saturated Fat 6g, 6% Trans Fat 3 1/2g 3 1/2% ),
Cholesterol: 40mg; 40%;
Sodium: 1280mg; 1280%;
Total Carbohydrate: 30g; 30%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 6g 6% ),
Protein: 14g; 14%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 4%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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mlmcc

report Posted Dec. 15, 2011 1:36 PM

Cute idea. The picture startled me at first glance. Sure is smiling, isn't it? LOL. Should appeal to the young at heart but be sure to warn people about the toothpicks. Be awfully careful with toothpicks and small children.

radobbins

report Posted Jun. 11, 2010 6:19 PM

Any thing that deals with taco

Joan, San Diego

report Posted Nov. 9, 2007 10:29 AM

This recipe was easy and tasted great. I put the sauce inside the Chalupa, over the meat and cheese, then added the lettuce and tomato. Leftovers are easily heated in the microwave. Delicious!

LaVada

report Posted Oct. 19, 2007 10:03 AM

I haven''t made this yet, but it just looks so delicious. It is also healthy, economical and fun.