Serve these Walking Tacos with Fritos (with chip bags) at your next party, game night, or family gathering. They’re guaranteed to be a hit with taco lovers and are especially fun for kids’ birthday parties. Since everyone can customize their own bag, it’s also a great “camping” idea. And if you prefer walking tacos without the bag, try this Walking Taco Casserole with Fritos version that’s baked in a 9×13 dish – the same crowd-pleasing flavor, no chip bags needed!

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If you’re looking for tips for how to make an epic taco board, or more info on large charcuterie boards, then you’ve come to the right place. Grab the recipe and tips to make your own Taco Chacuterie Board. Years ago we created this beautiful Easy Taco Dinner Recipe Board–and now it’s super popular all over the web. Yes, I love a good taco board.

Taco Charcuterie Board

Make dinner special with an awesome build-your-own Mexican-inspired board. This board is served on our BIG BOARD, with mini steak tacos.

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Fall happiness for me is not really about my home decor, but about creating special memories with food with new and old friends. I love to get a pot of tomato soup simmering on the stove, and then taking sour dough bread to make the cheesiest, most delicious grilled cheese sandwiches. If you want a shortcut, you can also make our grilled cheese sliders.

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Every hosting moment is so unique. But honestly, I still get a little nervous, even when serving a simple meal, like a tomato soup and grilled cheese tray.

Why I love this recipe

• I love to serve food on a board or a try, because it’s casual and easy.
• Everyone loves grilled cheese! You can make them in so many ways (with varieties of cheese and bread).
• Tomato soup is a natural to pair with the sandwiches for dipping! Oh, so good!

Gather these ingredients

This lunch board/tray is super easy. Gather a few simple ingredients:

• Your favorite tomato soup recipe [try my Best Orange Basil Tomato Soup]
• Favorite bread
• The best cheese you can find for a grilled cheese
• Butter
• Apples
• Potato chips

How do you make Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese?

1. Prepare your soup according to directions.
2. For the grilled cheeses, broil cheese onto the toasted slices for about 3 minutes under a low setting. Press slices together to make 8-10 sandwiches.
3. Prepare board by placing soup in the center and spread sandwiches, apples, and chips around. Serve hot and enjoy!

What cheese is best for grilled cheese sandwich?

• Sharp cheddar cheese
• Colby
• Provolone
• Monterey Jack

You can also make a Cobb Grilled Cheese or Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs!

What is good with grilled cheese?

Tomato soup. This is a classic grilled cheese side, and for good reason! …
Salad. A good grilled cheese needs a salad of fresh lettuce with nuts, pear or apple, and a goat or blue cheese.
Fries. Sweet potato fries are our favorite.
Cookies. Try my Gluten-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies.

Planning ahead to make a lunch tray

Follow these steps and try something new.

1. Decide who you want to invite. Decide who needs to meet who, and put a small group of friends together.
2. Invite and get a date on the calendar.
3. Make the soup ahead. Soup tastes better the next day or two anyway!
4. The day of, heat up the soup, make the grilled cheese.
5. On a tray, arrange the grilled cheese, chips, and apples around the soup in the center.
6. Open your door, serve soup and sandwiches, forget about “perfect” and give freely.
7. Give it all away, because you’ve got nothing to lose.

More grilled cheese ideas while you are here

• EPIC Kid-Friendly Grilled Cheese Charcuterie Board
• Blackstone Grilled Cheese
• Grilled Cheese Flatbread Sandwich
• Sweet Potato Soup and Grilled Cheese

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Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup

Set out a Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup board or tray. We love it served with our favorite chips and crisp red and green apple slices! Make my Orange Basil Tomato Soup Recipe!

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 480kcal

Author Sandy Coughlin

Ingredients

Soup

• 32 oz Tomato Soup Make our Orange Basil Tomato Soup recipe.

Sandwiches

• 16-20 slices bread toasted
• 16-20 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• butter

Extras

• 2 Apples sliced
• Potato chips

Instructions

• Prepare your soup according to directions.
• For the grilled cheeses, broil cheese onto the toasted slices for about 3 minutes under a low setting. Press slices together to make 8-10 sandwiches.
• Prepare board by placing soup in the center and spread sandwiches, apples, and chips around. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Reposted from October 2019.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1059mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 3mg

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Who doesn’t love fajitas? Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and plenty of toppings are the hallmarks of a good fajita. But if you want to serve your fajitas a bit differently, this epic Fajita Grazing Board is just what you need!

Fajita Grazing Board

Served on my Big Board, everything you and your guests need to build delicious fajitas is served on one portable board. From the tender, seasoned chicken to tortillas and cheese and my famous guacamole, your guests can nibble after mixing and matching to build the perfect fajita.

My Big Board is perfect for serving guests. Not only is the board portable, but it’s got raised sides so nothing slides off. And, unlike many commercially available charcuterie boards, this one is totally food safe.

No Big Board? No problem! You can assemble this on any large platter or serving tray, or clear a space on a countertop or table for a fajita bar.

Hungry for flavor? Give this Fajita Grazing Board a try! 

Why I love this recipe

• Not only are the fajitas delicious, but the whole idea is perfect for entertaining! From kids to adults, everyone loves fajitas!
• This is like a giant fajita charcuterie board and is perfect for snacking, grazing, or feasting.
• You can prep just about everything ahead of time so you can serve when ready.

Gather these ingredients

For the chicken:

• Chicken breasts – Boneless and skinless.
• Olive oil
• Garlic – Fresh garlic, minced.
• Cumin
• Adobo seasoning 

Grill the veggies:

• Bell peppers – You’ll need 2, any color
• Onion
• Olive oil
• Fresh garlic – Minced.
• Lime juice
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• Chili powder

Make the rice:

• Jasmine rice
• Lime juice
• Cumin
• Adobo seasoning

For the board:

• Tomatoes – Diced small.
• Limes – Quartered.
• Guacamole – Make my famous guacamole or buy it prepared.
• Bell pepper – Hollowed out to make a bowl for the salsa.
• Salsa
• Chopped lettuce
• Mexican cheese
• Sour cream
• Tortilla chickpeas
• Jalapeno
• Flour tortillas
• Mexican Tea Cookies
• Fresh cilantro

How to make the most epic Fajita Grazing Board

1. Whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 1 teaspoon of adobo seasoning and 3 cloves of minced garlic. 
2. Lay the chicken out in a shallow baking dish and add the marinade on top and rub it into the chicken. Allow the chicken to rest for an hour to soak up the flavor.
3. Toss the sliced bell peppers and onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, a few grinds of pepper and a pinch of chili powder. Mix well.
4. Grill the chicken until cooked through and the vegetables until just tender. Set aside.
5. Meanwhile, make the rice. Cook the rice according to the package directions. Allow the rice to cool, and fluff it with a fork. 
6. Season the rice with 1 teaspoon of lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon of adobo seasoning. Set aside.
7. Slice the chicken into strips and toss it with the grilled vegetables.
8. Warm the tortillas on the grill and fold them gently into quarters.
9. Fill the hollowed-out green bell pepper with salsa and set aside.
10. To arrange the board: place small serving bowls filled with rice, guacamole, sour cream and cheese around the board. Don’t forget serving spoons!
11. Add the chicken and vegetables to a serving dish and place it on the board but to one side.
12. Fill in the spaces with lettuce, warmed tortillas, tortilla chips, diced tomatoes, limes, and Mexican Tea Cookies. Garnish your board with fresh cilantro and serve! 

Tips & substitutions

• You can make the rice, chicken, and veggies ahead of time and reheat them before serving.
• Buy shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, and chopped peppers and onions to cut down on your prep time.
• Add your own touches to the board: switch up the tortilla chips, add another kind of salsa, or other fajita toppings like pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo, and whatever else you like.
• Optional to use several bell peppers as “dip” or topping bowls. Just cut off the top and scoop out the inside first before filling.
• Ensure you have small plates and plenty of napkins on hand for your guests.
• If you use the 26-inch big board, you can double this recipe and pack the board!

Serving suggestions

These boards are so much fun to make and serve! Serve this epic Fajita Grazing Board with a pitcher of sangria, finger foods like Bacon-Ranch Pickle Poppers, and of course, Margarita Cheesecakes for dessert.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

Check out these awesome board recipes while you’re here

• Dinner Taco Board
• Summer Snack Board
• Chili Charcuterie Board
• Pork Carnitas Board
• BBQ Pork Slider Board

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Fajita Charcuterie (Grazing Board)

Perfect for dinner or just snacking, this epic Fajita Grazing Board is filled with chicken, veggies, and all the toppings for delish fajitas! Make on the BIG BOARD. [Double the recipe if you are using the 26-inch big board).

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 31 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 684kcal

Author Sandy Coughlin

Ingredients

Fajita Chicken:

• 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. adobo seasoning

Fajita Veggies:

• 2 Bell peppers I used one red, one green
• ½ onion
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tsp. lime juice
• Fresh cracked pepper
• Dash of chili powder

Fajita Rice:

• 2 cups Jasmine rice
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• 1 tsp. cumin
• ½ tsp. adobo seasoning

On the board:

• 2-3 tomatoes chopped
• 2-3 lime quartered
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1 green bell pepper to make a salsa bowl
• ¾ cup salsa
• 2 cups finely chopped lettuce
• 1 cup Mexican cheese
• ½ cup sour cream
• Blue corn tortilla chips
• 1 jalapeno pepper garnish
• 6 large flour tortillas steamed, soft and warm
• Mexican tea cookies optional
• Fresh cilantro garnish

Instructions

Make the chicken:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cumin, adobo seasoning, and minced garlic. In a baking dish, lay out the chicken breasts and add the marinade on top. Rub it into each chicken breast and allow to sit in the marinade for one hour.

Prepare the veggies:

• Prepare the veggies by adding the olive oil, garlic, lime juice, pepper and chili powder. Mix well.
• Grill the chicken and veggies. Optional to add olive oil to a saute pan and to cook the veggies on stove-top while chicken is cooking.

Make the rice:

• Cook the rice according to directions. Allow the rice to cool, then fluff it up with a fork. Add 1 tsp. lime juice, 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp. of adobo seasoning to the rice; set aside.
• Remove the chicken off the grill, and let sit for at least five minutes before slicing. Add the sliced chicken to a bowl and mix in the grilled (cooked) veggies.
• Heat up the tortillas on the grill and fold in quarters (or on the stovetop).

Prepare the board:

• Cut the top off a green pepper and fill with salsa. Add these items to bowls (rice, guac, sour cream, and cheese) and place on the board.
• Add the chicken and vegetables to a serving dish and place it on the board but to one side.
• Fill in around the bowls lettuce, hot tortillas, chips, tomatoes, lime, and Mexican cookies (for a little dessert nosh) – and serve! Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 684kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 1184mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2239IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 5mg

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I love a good burger, and it’s even better when it’s made with fish! Enjoy this easy Mediterranean dinner, a Fish Burger Dinner Board made with sautéed greens and a special sauce really makes these burgers scrumptious!

Fish Burger Dinner Board

Sharing a seafood feast with friends is one of the things we love about summer! You may have already tried our Fish Sticks Taco Board. Such a cool, bright, festive way to bring people together for Taco Night!

Why I love this recipe

• It’s an easy weeknight dinner idea (but classy and fun and delish!)
• You can grill your own fish fillet if you don’t want to buy frozen.
• It’s all about the toppings – add your favorite toppings!

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Envision a platter of BBQ Chicken Bacon Bites on a stick, hot off the grill, and served with your favorite barbecue sauce! This recipe is so easy to make and pop in the fridge until you’re ready to grill. And everyone loves the combo of chicken and bacon!

BBQ Chicken Bacon Skewer

Better yet, make a summer board for your dinner guests with chicken bacon skewers, fresh corn on the cob, and a side of watermelon. This menu screams summer!

Kebabs remind me of growing up in southern Oregon, and warm nights where my dad would grill chicken kebabs that my mom would make for the family. They usually involved chicken, peppers, and onions. For this BBQ Chicken Skewer recipe today we added bacon and pineapple. You can make them as juicy as you want, with your favorite barbecue sauce.

Why I love this recipe

• As with kebabs, you can prepare them ahead of time and keep in the fridge until you’re ready to grill.
• Add in more summer veggies like zucchini and mushrooms if you prefer.
• We love the combo of chicken and bacon – it’s the best!
• We served these skewers on the big board the other night for a delicious summer dinner. Grab the BIG BOARD details (love this 12×36″ board?), HERE.

Gather these ingredients

• Chicken breasts: I try to tenderize it first. We love this TOOL (link)
• Favorite BBQ sauce: We used Savory Spice’s Sweet Jerk (small batch BBQ sauce from Bend, OR).
• Thick cut bacon: Folds much easier.
• Bell peppers: Use red or a mix of color, and cut into large chunks (squares).
• Fresh pineapple: You can buy a whole pineapple or already cut (large chunks).

How do you make a BBQ Chicken Bacon Skewer?

1. Combine chicken pieces with one cup of the BBQ sauce and marinate for two to three hours. (This step can be omitted if you’re pressed for time!)
2. Microwave bacon for two to five minutes, depending on the thickness of your bacon. Let it cool slightly.
3. Using wood skewers, thread chicken, bacon pieces, peppers and pineapple, and then repeat. The larger pieces of pineapple are easier to skewer. Fold bacon pieces over in half loosely, and arrange next to the chicken. The bacon will expand more as it cooks, so don’t over-pack.

How do you grill chicken kebabs?

1. Grill kabobs until chicken reaches 160 degrees F. Spread remaining BBQ sauce on kabobs when they’re nearly cooked.
2. Remove from grill and cover loosely with foil and allow to sit for five to ten minutes before serving. Lay out on a large plate and serve with grilled veggies!

Tips and substitutions:

• Cook the bacon in microwave for a few minutes, but not done all the way. This makes it easy to fold over, and then it will continue cooking on the grill.
• If using wooden skewers, we spray them first with cooking spray. You can also use metal skewers.
• Add in red onion or sweet white onion.
• Make ahead if serving a large party. Keep cold in the fridge until ready to grill. This makes entertaining very easy!
• Drizzle the cooked platter with more sauce, or serve more sauce on the side.
• Serve on a large plate and serve with grilled veggies!
• Store in the fridge in airtight container or wrapped in foil; delicious heated up and served as leftovers or remove from the stick and serve on a salad.

How do you serve chicken kebabs?

When I think about good summer food, my trip (in my mind) down memory lane features my mom’s grinder pasta salad, grilled chicken, corn on the cob, and watermelon. Oh, and always the best Old Fashioned Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

But we also love for summer these kebabs with this Bacon Corn Salad and Italian Salad Board. Dessert? Our Fruit Pizza Dessert.

ENJOY!

More kebab recipes you may want to try:

• Mini Tortellini Kebabs Charcuterie Board
• Mediterranean Fish Kebabs
• Spicy Coconut & Lime Grilled Shrimp Scampi
• Lemon Basil Chicken Kebabs

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BBQ Chicken Bacon Skewer

Summer grilling is easy with BBQ Chicken Bacon Skewer recipe with chicken, peppers, bacon, and pineapple! Delicous kebabs served with corn! Makes about 12 kebabs.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

rest 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 648kcal

Author Sandy Coughlin

Ingredients

• 3 large chicken breasts cut into 1 1/2″ – 2″ chunks salted lightly
• 1 ½ cups of your favorite BBQ sauce
• 1-2 bell peppers cut in squares
• 1 lb bacon cut into 1″- 1 1/2” pieces use THICK cut bacon
• 1 fresh pineapple cut into 2″ chunks

Instructions

• Combine chicken pieces with 1 cup or so of the BBQ sauce and marinate for 2-3 hours. (This step can skipped if you don't have time!)
• Microwave bacon for 2-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of your bacon. Let it cool slightly.
• Using wood skewers, thread chicken, bacon pieces, peppers, and pineapple, and then repeat. The larger pieces of pineapple are easier to skewer. Fold bacon pieces over in half loosely and arrange next to the chicken. The bacon will expand more as it cooks, so don’t over-pack.
• Grill kabobs until chicken reaches 160 degrees F.
• Optional to spread remaining BBQ sauce on kebabs when they’re almost cooked, or drizzle over the platter when ready to serve.
• Remove from grill and cover loosely with foil and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Reposted from August 2022.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1.37mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 99mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg

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I love a very simple summer dinner! Just pull out a board or tray and serve up delicious Brat Dogs. Level up your grilled hot dogs with grilled brats! It’s the perfect all-American meal for a hot summer night. We used to serve trays of these “dogs” at pool parties when our family was younger. The brats are just a bit more substantial (and tasty) than a regular hot dog, in my opinion.

Brat Dogs and sauerkraut

This is a great meal for the family, or really fun if you have people stopping by on the weekend! And did I mention, it’s all about the mustard? And the jury is out … do you love sauerkraut or not? (wink-wink)

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Just wait until you see everyone’s faces when you bring out a colossal burger board! This is the perfect way to entertain during the summer, and the best part is that you can get this all ready ahead of time, so all you need to do is serve! Don’t worry, I’ll tell you all my tips and tricks for entertaining and serving this board.

Epic Hamburger Board

Kind of like a charcuterie board, this colossal board features burgers, buns, toppings, condiments, and some other garnishes. You can get as fancy as you like with it, or keep it fairly simple. 

A good summer Hamburger Board should have something for everyone on it, so think about your guests as you plan it. Is anyone vegetarian? If so, plan on a few veggie burgers. Anyone low-carb or diabetic? Have lettuce on hand or low-carb buns. 

With a bit of advance planning, you can have an epic gathering with a tasty board everyone will rave about!

Why I love this epic Hamburger Board

• I love entertaining, and serving everything on this portable serving board is the best way to treat my friends and family to a great meal.
• This board can be as simple or elaborate as I like. Sometimes I get fancy, other times I keep it simple.
• You can customize it to create the perfect board for your friends and family.
• I love serving the condiments right on the board, but if your platter isn’t big enough, set out this condiment platter on the side.

What you’ll need for your summer Hamburger Board

• A large board for serving – I recommend my 26-inch Big Board. It is totally food-safe and has a raised edge so your food won’t fall off. And it’s portable! 
• Turkey burgers – Make these amazing turkey burgers or switch it up with these summer Zucchini Turkey Burgers or these Greek Turkey Burgers.
• Cheese – I love a good sharp cheddar but any sliced cheese is fine.
• Iceberg lettuce
• Tomatoes – Sliced.
• Onion – I love sliced red onions on burgers.
• Cherries – or other summer fruit
• Potato chips
• Mayonnaise
• Mustard
• Ketchup
• Relish
• Pickle slices

How to build an epic Hamburger Board

Building your board is easy, and here’s a tip: cook your burgers in advance. Grill them then reheat them just before serving, that way, they’ll be nice and hot for your guests without you having so slave over the grill!

1. Arrange the buns around the outside of the board.
2. Set small bowls of condiments on the board, and make sure they have spoons for serving.
3. Fill in gaps with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and sliced red onion.
4. Add the cherries and potato chips in piles around the board.
5. Just be sure to leave a plate-sized space in the middle of the board for the hot burgers.
6. Reheat the burgers, add them to the board, and serve!

Tips & substitutions

• Mix up the burgers. Serve some with cheese, some without. And offer low-carb cheeseburger sliders for anyone who is counting carbs.
• You can have all the condiments in their bowls and ready to add to the board. Just keep everything in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble and serve.
• Switch up the buns. You can use any kind of buns and offering a variety can add interest to your board. Brioche buns, bakery-fresh buns, pretzel buns and gluten-free buns are all good options.
• Ensure you have lots of room to place your board, and keep plenty of plates and napkins nearby.
• Grab your big board for the best burger board! (NOTE: the board in this post was from 5+ years ago, no longer available and it was not food safe.)

Serving suggestions

Ask your guests to bring a side salad to serve with the burgers, or make Mexican Street Corn Pasta, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, or a Blueberry Spinach Salad with your meal. Don’t forget about dessert! This Root Beer Cake is the perfect addition to any summery meal!

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. 

Check out these awesome board ideas while you’re here

• Summer Snack Board
• Easy Lettuce Wrap Board
• Chicken Tostada Dinner Board

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Epic Hamburger Board

Do your burgers differently! This epic Hamburger Board is piled high with burgers, toppings, and more! Instructions and tips to wow everyone!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 12

Calories 381kcal

Author Sandy Coughlin

Ingredients

• 3 packages Trader Joe’s gluten-free hamburger buns or you can buy regular
• 12 burger patties
• 6-12 slices cheese
• 1 head iceberg lettuce
• 3 large tomatoes sliced
• 1 large onion thinly sliced
• 2 pounds cherries or summer fruit
• Potato chips

Toppings

• Mayonnaise
• Mustard
• Ketchup
• Relish
• Pickle slices

Instructions

• Prepare a large platter or board. Add parchment paper if not food safe.
• In the center of the epic board, place a large plate to hold the cooked, hot burgers.
• Around the outside, lay down the 12 buns. Optional to toast the buns ahead of time. Also lay down lettuce and sliced tomatoes.
• Grill the burgers ahead and keep hot until serving. [Add cheese on half of the burgers.] Stack on a dinner plate; add the thinly sliced red onions in the center.
• Lay down small bowls for the condiments.
• Fill in the open areas with potato chips and cherries (or summer fruit).
• Don’t forget the napkins!

Notes

Reposte from July 2019.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 671IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 3mg

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Serve a taco dinner for your next party or family gathering, or bring to a potluck. This is a great party idea if your folks love tacos, or taco salad, and really fun for a kid birthday party. And if you’re looking for a walking tacos without the bag, we’ve got your covered with our 9×13 casserole. Delish!

Epic Walking Taco Board

I love to serve tacos on a big board! Yes, we have an Epic Walking Taco board for sale, too. How fun is it for everyone to make their own “taco in a bag?” We also think this is a great idea for a family reunion, party, birthday party, potluck, Taco Tuesday, or a weekend TACO NIGHT! Or, check out this Epic Steak Taco Board or my very popular Easy Taco Recipe Dinner Board. We also love fish tacos and Idaho Tacos (a complete different spin on the orginal taco).

Why I love this recipe

• Crowd pleaser – everyone loves this board.
• Everyone makes their own taco salad, according to their tastes (and level of hot sauce).
• You can serve this board with another Chips and Salsa board.
• Makes a great Friday night dinner, and fun for the family.

Looking for new ways to entertain

We love new ways to entertain! I wrote awhile back a great little motto that I’m sharing with you today. “We celebrate the good life.” That just sums it up!

The “big boards” have done just that for people all over the USA, and I’m so happy to be a part of that. Boards are a great way to celebrate, make food pretty, get creative, and just have fun. Guests love walking into a home and seeing a big board creation :)

Gather these ingredients

Just how simple is this recipe? So simple! Gather fresh ingredients from your local Farmer’s market, or Trader Joe’s.

• Olive oil
• Sweet onion
• Ground beef
• Chili powder + cumin + dried oregano + salt + pepper
• Black beans
• Fritos (in small bags)

Taco salad in a bag toppings

• Lettuce, shaved
• Tomatoes
• Sour cream
• Avocado (or guacamole)
• Cheese
• Olives
• Fresh cilantro
• Taco sauce (set out a variety)

What is a walking taco?

“Walking Taco” or “Taco-in-a-Bag” are not really tacos, but are Midwestern names for the Texas dish called “Frito Pie”. We add chips with all the taco toppings for our walking taco. Then place it on the BIG BOARD, and eveyone makes their own. It’s a crunchy taco salad in a small bag.

How do you set up an epic walking taco board?

1. Heat a large saute pan to medium-high, add the olive oil, and saute onions until clear, for 5-6 minutes. Add in the ground meats. Cook until lightly browned. Remove the fat.
2. Add the spices to the cooked meat. Pour in black beans. Heat for about 10 more minutes, and while heating, prepare the board with taco toppings.
3. Leave a large space in the middle of the board for the hot meat. Around the outside of the board, add the Frito bags (make sure the tops are cut open).
4. Arrange the toppings on the board, add the hot meat, and serve!

Tips and substitutions:

• Swap out the ground beef for ground chicken, turkey, or use shredded chicken, rotisserie chicken, or shredded pork.
• Mix and match the chips with different flavors.
• Use fresh chopped lettuce & veggies (for more of a chopped salad).
• We love to buy the corn salsa at Trader Joe’s.
• Add fresh canned salsa, like our Sweet Smokey Zucchini Salsa Recipe.
• To prepare each bag, you can crunch the chips first before opening the bag. Then open with scissors and start adding your toppings.
• You can slit the top of the bag with the scissors or you can do it from the side (a larger opening). Both ways work!
• The Big Board® is available for purchase, made by JK Adams, the premier woodmaking company in Vermont! Order your board today for fun enetertaining! All boards are FOOD SAFE.

So good, and FUN for a children’s party, too! Great for a summer pool party or any kind of potluck.

What are Frito Pies?

Frito Pies are sometimes referred to by the name “walking taco” or “Frito boat,” and can be made in a small, single-serving bag of corn chips, with chili, taco meat, chickpeas, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and many other varied ingredients, poured over the top.

More taco recipes to try:

• Best Taco Dip Board
• Easy Pork Carnitas
• Mini Chicken Tacos

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Epic Walking Taco Board

Made on the 26-inch BIG BOARD.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 108kcal

Author Sandy Coughlin

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ sweet onion chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained
• 12 1 ounce bags of Fritos tops of bags cut off

Taco salad toppings:

• Lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, cheese, olives, guacamole, salsa, hot sauce

Instructions

• Heat a large saute pan to medium-high, add the olive oil, and saute onions until clear for 5-6 minutes. Add in the ground meats. Cook until lightly browned. Remove the fat.
• Add the spices to the cooked meat. Pour in black beans. Heat for about 10 more minutes, and while heating, prepare the board with taco toppings.
• Leave a large space in the middle of the board for the hot meat. Around the outside of the board, add the Frito bags (make sure the tops are cut open).
• Arrange the toppings on the board, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, avocado, cheese, olives, guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, and add the hot meat, and serve!
• Everyone makes their own taco salad in a bag. DELISH!

Notes

Originally posted August 2021.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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Just in time for the weekend or Taco Tuesday, we’re sharing our very fun and delicious vegetarian Burrito Bowl Board! But don’t worry, just because it’s vegetarian doesn’t mean you can’t add your favorite protein. Think chicken, pork, fish, and beef! The beauty of the boards is you can make smaller servings (4), or you can double and serve on the bigger board for more servings!

Burrito Bowl Board

With the cost of meat so high, we’re on a roll to start eating more plant-based meals. You too? So serving a veggie meal, or this Veggie Burrito Board, is the perfect meal. You can opt to serve on a board, bar, or however you choose.

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