Make Your Own Taco Bar

If you are planning to host a party in summer, and want to try something different, try setting up a “Make your own Taco Bar”. This is a huge hit with kids and adults and is super easy to set up.

It takes a little bit of prep work, but you don’t spend hours slaving over the stove and it is easy to customize. People can make it into a burrito bowl (gluten free) or wrap it up into a big tortilla for a loaded burrito. It is also a great dinner to have around the campfire.

While the taco bar provides for a sumptuous meal in itself, I do supplement with a soup and sometimes, tamales.

I forgot to take pictures of the set up, but hope you get the idea. I will update this post with pictures the next time I do this for a party

Make Your Own Taco Bar Prep. time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 - 6 very hungry people Here’s what you need: 10 flour tortillas (small taco size) 2 cups Mexican rice 2 - 15 oz. cans organic black beans 2 cups organic frozen corn salsa, homemade or store bought guacamole 8 oz. shredded Mexican blend cheese 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 can sliced black olives 1 large tomato, diced 1 large onion, diced 2 avocados, diced 1 cup cilantro, chopped sour cream Cholula or other hot sauce Here’s how I made it: Make the Mexican rice. Recipe here Drain out the liquid from the black beans. Wash in several changes of water. Place in a microwave safe bowl and warm for about 1 minute. Add salt/seasoning if necessary  Place the corn in a microwave safe bowl and cook according to package directions Make the salsa and guacamole. Recipes here and here Set up the taco bar, by placing all the ingredients in bowls. Invite your guests to get creative and make their own taco/burrito/ burrito bowl Serve with lemonade or margaritas. Note: You can add fajita veggies as on of the toppings. To do this, sauté different colored peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, and onions on high heat with salt and taco seasoning.