Monterey Taco Sandwich Food

TACO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut bread in half lengthwise; hollow out the top and the bottom, leaving a 1/2-inch shell(discard remaining bread, or save it for another use). In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and salsa until well blended. Spread inside the bread shell and set aside.
• In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink; pour off grease. Stir in taco seasoning. Layer lettuce and tomato in bottom of bread shell; top with beef mixture and cheese. Replace bread top.

MONTEREY CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet melt the butter and cook chicken for 3-4 minute on each side or until juices run clear. Transfer to a baking dish.
• Top each with barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese. Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomato and green onions.
• To assemble, slide prepared chicken onto a roll. Top with sliced avocado and a smear of mayonnaise.

MONTEREY MELT SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
• Toast bread on one side in toaster oven or oven. Remove.
• Top untoasted side of bread with cheese and bake 3-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Working quickly, top cheese with tomato slices, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange sprouts, onions, mushroom, avocado, and bacon on top.
• Serve with dressing. Makes one serving. Should be eaten with knife and fork.

TACOS IN A PAN

Steps:

• Press crescent rolls into a 9x13 cake pan. Connecting seams to make a "crust".
• Bake according to directions. Let cool.
• Next beat softened cream cheese together with the sour cream. Spread on cooled crust.
• Then the fun begins. Top with leftover taco meat, and all the toppings you love that make your taco's great. We love them spicy, so we put jalapenos and all on it.
• Slice into squares and enjoy with salsa and guacamole on the side. Yum.
• *I have even used a little taco seasoning in the cream cheese mixture to zest it up, about 1 tablespoons We also like grilled chicken that is left over chopped up and top this.

MEXICAN SCRAMBLED EGGS

Steps:

• In a bowl beat eggs.
• Heat cooking oil in skillet over medium heat. Add green peppers and saute for 3 minute Add Taco meat and cook until warm. Add tomatoes and saute another two minute.
• Add eggs and saute until fully cooked. Spread cheese over top of eggs and leave until melted. Serve with hashbrowns or your favorite breakfast side dish.