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Updated Apr 2, 2014
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Serve this crispy appetizer combo of potato nuggets and fries with beef and Old El Paso® mix for this Halloween.

Smothered Fingers and Toes

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 16
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen potato nuggets
  • 1 package (26 oz) frozen crispy French-fried potatoes
  • 1 lb ground beef round
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ 25% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 container (1 lb) refrigerated white cheese dip
  • 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 450°F. Line 2 (17x12-inch) half-sheet pans with foil. On separate pans, bake potato nuggets and French-fried potatoes as directed on packages.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Place potato nuggets and fries on serving platter; toss together. Spoon beef evenly over nugget mixture.
  • Step 
    3
    Microwave cheese dip as directed on container. Spoon cheese dip over beef. Top with tomatoes and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

330 Calories
18g Total Fat
11g Protein
32g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Total Fat
18g
0%
Saturated Fat
7g
0%
Sodium
850mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
0%
Dietary Fiber
3g
0%
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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