Smashed Tacos with Jalapeño Popper Flavor
Smashed Tacos with Jalapeño Popper Flavor bring a creamy, cheesy kick balanced by smoky bacon and bright lime. The seared ground beef melds with melty cheddar and tangy cream cheese for a rich, slightly spicy bite, perfect for game day spreads or casual weeknight dinners. Cool toppings like sour cream, lettuce, and cilantro keep each taco fresh and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smashed Tacos with Jalapeño Popper Flavor, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 7 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels. Crumble it when cool enough to handle.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the jalapeños, garlic powder, salt, crumbled bacon, and 3/4 cup shredded cheese. Spread the beef mixture all the way to the edges of each tortilla; set aside.
- 3
Preheat a griddle to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, mix the cream cheese with the sour cream, lime juice, and salt, then set aside.
- 4
Place the tacos meat-side down on the hot griddle. Cook without moving until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute more. Fold the tacos in half and top with the sour cream mixture, the remaining cheese, cilantro, and shredded lettuce.
- Calories 543.52 kcal High 27%
- Protein 32.11 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 32.3 g 12%
- Total Fat 31.38 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 16.21 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 108.72 mg High 36%
- Sodium 806.68 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 2.02 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 464.94 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 3.8 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 370.22 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 81.41 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 5.82 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.29 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Smashed Tacos with Jalapeño Popper Flavor is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cream Cheese, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, and Fully Cooked Bacon. Each serving provides about 543.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smashed Tacos with Jalapeño Popper Flavor made of?
- The main ingredients are Cream Cheese, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, Fully Cooked Bacon, Garlic Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smashed Tacos with Jalapeño Popper Flavor?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 543.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smashed Tacos with Jalapeño Popper Flavor easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Smashed Tacos with Jalapeño Popper Flavor healthy?
- Smashed Tacos with Jalapeño Popper Flavor has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 543.52 calories and 32.11 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 806.68 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.21 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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