Upside Down Bundt Pan Taco Ring

 They say what's old is new again. That also goes for trends in cooking.

In the 1980's the crescent roll ring was the big rage, especially for those Pampered Chef parties. Now the trend is to use a Bundt pan to make a ring using Tortilla Shells. It's fun to make, and I have switched out some of the traditional ingredients for more healthy ones. But you do not have to. And feel free to add your own personal touches as you like. This recipe has basically all the things people like in or on their Tacos or Nachos . This is my version. 

2 packages of Tortilla Shells plus 2 more. I used Mission low carb tortillas. ( you wont used them all, but have the 2nd pack on hand because you will need to use a few more than what is in one package.

1  2 cup bag of shredded cheddar cheese. I used low fat

1 lb ground beef , You could use Turkey as well. I used 90% ground beef

1 good size onion chopped and sautéed in oil. I use Avocado oil.

1 can Rotel diced tomatoes

1/2 cup each, black and green olives

1 red bell pepper chopped

1 chopped jalapeno pepper chopped

1 2 cup bag colby jack cheese ( low fat if you can find it)

*This time I used laughing cow light cheese because it's what I had on hand. It melts really nice too.  

1 lunch box size tortilla chips.( I used a bag of quest low carb chips)

1 packet of taco seasoning. I use lower sodium

Cooking spray for pan

* Cut up the Tortilla Shells into strips. You will use the long strips to make the circle of strips in the pan and the rounded corners for layering as you build your ring. Be sure to spray the pan well before starting to build.

Sautee your onions, and make your taco meat. Add the drained can of Rotel tomatoes with the taco seasoning pack.

 

 Start building in this order:

Cheddar cheese, about a cup

Taco meat ( 1/2 of recipe)

Half of each, olives, onions, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper

Now place the round corners over this layer making sure it is covered.

Colby Jack cheese, about 1/2 cup

Now place your chips in a layer

Again use the round corners to cover this layer

There remaining cheddar cheese next

The rest of your taco meat

 Remaining Olives, onions , & both peppers  

The remaining Colby Jack Cheese

Now it is time to fold over the edges as pictured. Using round corners to cover center.

This is what it should look like when you are finished.

Now bake for 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven

When cooking is complete flip it over on a large patter or cutting board. Use a serrated knife to cut.

I placed each serving over some shredded lettuce and had sour cream and some salsa on the table for dipping or adding. It was really delish!

NOTE: Here are some ideas you could add if you want to make it your own.

Black beans

Re-fried beans

Pepper Jack Cheese

Or anything you would like to , it's up to you.