Both of my kids, but especially my 4 year old daughter, love to get in the kitchen with me. From cookies to pasta she enjoys it all, even “helping” with the dishes- I am sure that will change soon! I thought it would be fun for them to make a super simple taco bar and then serve themselves from it for dinner. I dressed it up a bit with a few decorations and the kids had a ball, chests puffed out in pride as they put together their own taco cups. This would be great for holiday parties, get-togethers, or just simple midweek dinners. The right ingredients and kitchen tools set kids up for success in the kitchen- we’ve had a lot of wonderful moments cooking together in the kitchen!
Let the kids help as much as possible. My kids did everything but cook the taco meat, and wontons-they can pour ingredients into the containers, set it out on the table, put wonton wrappers in muffin tin, and even decorate the table.
Your children can even slice tomatoes and other items safely if they have safety knives. Be sure to teach the the correct grip.
Here is what we put out on our taco bar:
Lettuce
Halved cherry tomatoes
Sliced olives
Shredded cheese
Mild Taco Sauce
Wonton cups
To decorate the kids’ table I just ran a piece of brown shipping paper across it, and wrote on a simple chalkboard we had to make it fun. Let the kids set out the filled cups of toppings, label each with chalk or crayons, don’t forget the Daisy Sour Cream! We are loving this new squeeze pouch- it sets the kids up for success and there’s no waste.
You can use taco shells, chips for taco salad, or make these fun little cups from wonton wrappers.
Here is how:
Preheat oven to 375°.
Lightly coat muffin tin with non stick spray.
Press wonton wrappers into each cup gently.
Bake for 5-8 minutes until edges are crisp and browned.
Fill a basket with your wontons for tasty edible bowls.
The kids loved being in charge of putting together their own taco cups, they were even willing to try a new topping or two since they were part of creating it and had the freedom to choose. I love how easy the new Daisy Squeeze Sour Cream is to use for topping everything from appetizers to main dishes and so did my independent kids who could use it without help!
Thanks to Daisy Sour Cream for sponsoring today’s Taco Bar post!
Shauna says
That is too funny since my five-year-old can always be found in the kitchen helping me, as well. Not a night goes by that she doesn’t want to do something to help make dinner. I love the idea of a taco bar
Maggie Branch says
We love taco bar night at our house! Its a quick and easy weeknight meal and I don’t even (usually) have a big mess to clean up!
Amy Desrosiers says
We love utilizing wonton wrappers for so much! This is a tasty idea that my kids would also love!
Kelly says
My kids love to eat tacos, so I am sure they would love a taco bar!
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
What a great way to dispense sour cream. I love the idea of a taco bar, how clever!
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
We love having a Taco Bar setup for taco night! The kids enjoy making their own. Side note: I have never seen the squeezeable sour cream – that’s so cool! I’ll have to get some.
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
What a wonderful idea to make mini individual tostada bowls out of won ton wraps. Bet your kids had as much fun making those and eating them.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
We just had a taco bar tonight! It’s a great way to have a family meal!
Onica {Mommy Factor} says
This looks fun to do. My kids really loves taco and they love to help me in preparing on our kitchen, one of this days we will going to try this. Thank you for sharing.
Tammi Roy says
My kids like to help in the kitchen. This looks like a great meal to make with them. We will have to make a Taco Bar this weekend.
Ann Bacciaglia says
A Taco bar is such a fun idea. I love the sour cream in the squeeze container like that. I will have to look for it at the store.
Liz Mays says
This is such a fun dinner idea. I’d love to set up a taco bar like this. Those taco bowls look delicious!
Vera Sweeney says
My kids love taco bars!!! I love that everyone can custom make their tacos for how they want them.
Jenna Wood says
The other half is obsessed with this new squeezable Daisy Sour Cream, it is perfect for taco nights! Now if only it came with a taco kit!
Jeanine says
What a fantastic idea. We have taco night every week. This would be such a fun way to change it up and I know my kids would love a taco do it yourself bar!
Jennifer says
Daisy sour cream is the best. I love it on all my tacos, tomato soup – almost anything, really.
Danielle says
I put sour cream on so many dishes…tacos, chili, potatoes. I haven’t seen the squeeze pouch, but it would definitely make it easier to get just the right amount of sour cream, right where I want it.
Jeanette says
Taco might be our favorite night of the week! Every one can make the taco anyway they want and that makes my job easier and the kids happy since they got to make their own meal.
Jennifer says
Those little mini tacos are super cute! We are actually having Taco Salad for dinner tonight and I needed to grab sour cream. I don’t eat it but my husband and oldest daughter eat it up so we’re always running out of it.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
How fun! I love this idea. My kids love taco night in our house.