Loaded Taco Stars

Dr. Praeger's • 2 October 2026

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All the fun of nachos, none of the fuss. Top crispy Dr. Praeger's Taco Stars with melty cheddar, guac and salsa, then let everyone dig in.

Servings: 4    Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Stars

  • 1 box Dr. Praeger's Taco Stars
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Toppings

  • 1 avocado (mashed with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 tomato (diced)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 lime (cut into wedges)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Arrange the Dr. Praeger's Taco Stars straight from the freezer in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake 5 minutes, flip, and bake 4 minutes more.
  3. Push the Stars close together, sprinkle with cheddar and bake 1 to 2 minutes more, until the cheese is melted.
  4. Slide onto a platter and top with lettuce, tomato, mashed avocado, salsa, sour cream and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

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