Haunted Taco Tarts

Get ready to spook up your snack table with these delightful Haunted Taco Tarts—perfect for Halloween gatherings or any festive occasion! These mini taco-inspired pies combine flaky, golden pie crusts with a rich, savory filling of seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese, all topped with playful "spider" decorations made from black olives. With just 20 minutes of prep, these bite-sized treats are irresistibly flavorful and visually haunting, thanks to their spooky garnish of sour cream and green onions. Packed with all the zesty flavors of tacos and baked to crispy perfection in a muffin tin, these tarts are ideal as an appetizer or party snack. Serve them warm, with an optional splash of hot sauce for a fiery kick—and watch your guests go back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup Water
• 2 pieces Refrigerated pie crust
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup Black olives
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 2 tsp Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the seasoning is fully incorporated and the mixture has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

Roll out the refrigerated pie crusts and use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out 12 circles from the dough. If needed, re-roll scraps to get enough circles.

Step 5

Gently press the dough circles into the wells of a nonstick muffin tin to form tart shells. Prick the bottoms lightly with a fork to prevent puffing.

Step 6

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the taco meat mixture into each tart shell. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the meat in each tart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Step 8

While the tarts are baking, slice the black olives into thin rounds and finely chop the green onions.

Step 9

Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Carefully remove them from the muffin tin and place on a serving platter.

Step 10

Top each tart with a small dollop of sour cream and garnish with black olive slices and a sprinkle of green onions. For a spooky effect, arrange the olive slices into 'spider' shapes on top of each tart.

Step 11

Drizzle with hot sauce if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1306.3 grams (1306.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3424

Total Fat 238.10g	305%
Saturated Fat 110.30g	552%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 500mg	167%
Sodium 6565mg	285%
Total Carbohydrate 213.30g	78%
Dietary Fiber 7.90g	28%
Total Sugars 17.80g
Protein 132.90g	266%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1103mg	85%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 1416mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.7%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 24.2%