Taco Stuffed French Bread Baguette

Taco Stuffed French Bread Baguette is our FAVORITE way to wow a crowd for Summer get togethers! The ultimate appetizer sure to please. 

Taco Stuffed French Bread

This stuffed french bread baguette is filled with all the best taco ingredients (beef, cheese, salsa and so much more) to make a crazy delicious appetizer!

My favorite thing to do when cooking is to combine foods and flavors I love into something unique (and easy) to make. I think this Taco Stuffed French Bread is the perfect example!

LOOK AT ALL THAT OOEY GOOEY CHEESE! Every party needs a showstopper appetizer. Look no further this this taco bread! This stuffed french bread will be the star of ANY get together, and is sure to impress everyone who tastes it. It’s the perfect appetizer, or would even make a fun meal! The best party food for all occasions!

You guys know I’m in love with cheese and all things Tex-Mex, so this cheesy bread is exactly what I need. I know you’ll love it too!

Stuff a french baguette with cheese, beef, green chile, and more to make the ultimate cheese appetizer!

Cheesy Tex Mex Appetizer

I started working with Old El Paso in June, and I’ve been blown away by the versatility of their delicious products. You might remember me heading to San Diego (and eating all the Mexican food the city had to offer!) and coming right home to make my Cheesy Mexican Lasagna Bake. I knew right away this was going to be the perfect partnership for me! It’s so fun to be creative with Mexican food. It doesn’t have to be all tacos and fajitas. This Taco Stuffed French Bread Baguette brings the spice, flavor, and fun. I used Old El Paso Green Chilis and Taco Seasoning, two of my favorite things! Next time I’m going to make it even spicier by using their Jalapeños. OH YES!

How to Make Taco Stuffed French Bread

You guys know how I feel about cheese. Specifically melty cheese. It’s up there on my list of FAVORITE THINGS EVER, and this recipe had lots of it! I love how easy this bread is to make for parties and quick gatherings, so you’ll never be left without something tasty to serve guests.

1. Start by preheating the oven to 350°F.
2. Cook ground chuck/ground beef in a skillet until fully browned, then drain the meat and return it to the skillet.
3. Stir the green chiles and salsa directly into the beef.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, the beef mixture, cilantro, and cheese.
5. Cut off the ends of the baguette, and then cut the bread into quarters. Remove the inside of the bread, leaving the crust in tact with about a 1/2 inch bread wall.
6. Fill each piece of bread with the taco mixture.
7. Combine melted butter, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
8. Lay the bread on a piece of foil, brush it with the butter, then wrap the bread fully.
9. Place the bread (wrapped in foil) in the oven and cook for 20 minutes at 350°F until it gets warm and melty. The bread will start to brown.

Hot, cheesy, delicious taco stuffed bread is ready to serve! Keep it wrapped up until you’re ready to eat to keep it warm. 

Another thing I love about this recipe is that it’s easy to customize. Add extra cilantro, add jalapenos, add or remove whatever you like!

Everyone is going to devour this cheesy taco stuffed french bread. It’s just so deliciously addicting!

See the recipe card for details on how to make this Taco Stuffed Baguette. Enjoy!

If you like this recipe, you’ll just love these other tasty appetizers:

• Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Dip
• Cheeseburger Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
• Easy Cowboy Caviar
• Texas Toast Garlic Bread
• Southwest Cream Cheese Pinwheels
• Loaded Chicken Taco Cups

Taco Stuffed French Bread Baguette

Course: Appetizer, bread/side dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 424kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Taco Stuffed French Bread Baguette is our FAVORITE way to wow a crowd for Summer get togethers! The ultimate appetizer sure to please. 

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Ingredients

• 12 ounces ground chuck or ground beef
• 1 4.5 ounce can Old El Paso green chilis
• 1 1 ounce package Old El Paso taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 8 ounces low fat cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1 x 20" French Bread Baguette fully cooked
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• sea salt to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F
• Cook ground chuck or beef in large skillet over medium high heat. Stir in taco seasoning. Stir until browned and fully cooked. Drain beef of oil and return to the skillet.
• Stir in green chilis, and salsa until fully combined.
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, meat mixture, cilantro, and both types of cheeses.
• Cut the ends off of the baguette and cut bread into quarters.
• Using a long bread knife, cut the middle section out of the bread. Leave about a 1/2 inch wall around the outside of the bread.
• Fill each section of bread with the cream cheese mixture. Be careful not to break the outside layer of bread as you fill it.
• In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, and sea salt.
• Lay the bread together on a piece of foil. Brush with the butter mixture. Sprinkle with more cilantro if desired.
• Wrap completely in the foil.
• Place foil wrapped bread in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes until inside is fully melted and the bread is browned.
• Serve warm, enjoy!
• Notes: If you would like the bread to be spicy, you can add Old El Paso Jalapenos as well! Chop 1/4 cup Jalapenos and add in to the cream cheese mixture.
• Keep the bread wrapped in foil until right before serving. This will help the cheese to stay melty and delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2.9mg

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