Take Taco Night to the Next Level With a Taco Charcuterie Board
Take your next taco night to a whole new level with this easy taco charcuterie board. It’s a fun and easy meal for any night of the week!
Does your family love tacos or are you looking for a fun way to serve tacos for a party?
Taco bars are an excellent, easy and budget friendly way to serve tacos and all the toppings to a crowd.
Want to make your tacos even more memorable for a special occasion? That’s where the taco board comes in!
This fun and festive appetizer is a great way to serve tacos without all the fuss.
A taco charcuterie board is simply a selection of taco ingredients arranged on a platter or board. You can include all of your favorite taco toppings, including the following:
- Taco Meat
- Beans
- Salsa
- Cheese
- Lettuce
- Guacamole
- Taco Sauce
- Peppers
- and more!
While I show several different options here and how to make a DIY taco board, the truth is you can make this easy charcuterie tray whatever you want it to be.
Just add your favorite taco items!
Equipment:
- Large Board
- Small Cups and Bowls
- Skillet
Yield:
- 4-6 servings
Prep:
- 5 min
Cook:
- 20 min
Total Time:
- 25 min
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar salsa (peach mango is shown)
- 1 packet taco bell seasoning mix
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
- 1-2 cups Mexican blend cheese
- 3-5 small colorful peppers
- 10-12 cherry tomatoes diced
- 2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/3 cup guacamole
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup taco sauce
- 8 hard shells
- 8 soft shells
Instructions:
Here is how to get started on your taco charcuterie board.
Brown the ground meat over medium high heat. Drain the ground beef if necessary.
Add in the packet of taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water.
You can also use our homemade taco seasoning recipe instead.
Mix until combined. You can also add ½ jar of salsa if desired.
Heat and stir until well mixed.
Place a serving dish and put it in the center of the board.
Next place your taco shells on opposite sides of the board.
Add in all of your desired toppings lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, chicken, guacamole, sour cream and taco sauce.
Place your liquids, sauces and spreads in small bowls.
Add serving utensils and enjoy! If desired, you can also add tortilla chips for easy nachos as well.
For more party fun, don’t miss our easy nacho bar.
Taco Charcuterie Board Tips
The small charcuterie bowls can be found on Amazon, Target, Walmart or even your local dollar store.
To assemble your taco board, start by spreading out a large charcuterie platter or board.
Then, arrange the taco ingredients in a visually appealing way. You can use bowls, ramekins, or small plates to hold the different toppings.
Once you have assembled your taco board, it’s time to get creative!
Guests can build their own tacos by choosing their favorite toppings.
This is a great way to get everyone involved and make the party more interactive.
Taco charcuterie boards are a fun and festive way to serve tacos. They are also a great way to get creative and show off your culinary skills.
Here are some additional tips for making a taco board:
- Use a variety of colors and textures to make your board visually appealing.
- Don’t be afraid to get creative with your toppings.
- Label the different toppings so guests know what they are.
- Provide plenty of napkins and utensils.
- Serve the taco board with your favorite drinks.
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Take Taco Night to the Next Level With a Taco Charcuterie Board
Recipe details
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar salsa (peach mango is shown)
- 1 packet taco bell seasoning mix
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped
- 1-2 cups Mexican blend cheese
- 3-5 small colorful peppers
- 10-12 cherry tomatoes diced
- 2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/3 cup guacamole
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup taco sauce
- 8 hard shells
- 8 soft shells
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat over medium high heat. Drain the ground beef if necessary.
- Add in the packet of taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water.You can also use our homemade taco seasoning recipe instead. Mix until combined. You can also add ½ jar of salsa if desired. Heat and stir until well mixed.Place a serving dish and put it in the center of the board.Next place your taco shells on opposite sides of the board.Add in all of your desired toppings lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, chicken, guacamole, sour cream and taco sauce. Place your liquids, sauces and spreads in small bowls.Add serving utensils and enjoy! If desired, you can also add tortilla chips for easy nachos as well.
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