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18 Crazy Good Recipes to Celebrate National Taco Day

National Taco Day is absolutely worth celebrating. As far as we’re concerned, it’s as important as Thanksgiving – we should all say thanks for tacos.

October 4th is National Taco Day. I think we can all agree that tacos are one of the easiest, happiest ways to get dinner on the table. No one fights it because you can let everyone top the tacos their own way, from homemade taco sauce to pico de gallo, there’s no wrong way to go.

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Crock Pot Chicken Taco Bites Photo
Emily Caruso
Crock Pot Chicken Taco Bites Recipe
Crock Pot Chicken Taco Bites just made your party a little more festive. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy your guests.
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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Taco Stuffed Peppers Photo
Katie Jasiewicz
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Taco Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Slow cooker shredded chicken taco stuffed peppers are a twist on the traditional stuffed peppers recipe. We’re pretty sure they’re an epic way to celebrate National Taco Day.
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Pumpkin Beer Chicken Tacos Photo
Dan George
Pumpkin Beer Chicken Tacos Recipe
Pumpkin beer chicken tacos take tacos to a seasonal place. It IS Fall, after all – and who doesn’t love beer in tacos?
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Taco Sloppy Joes Photo
Tanya Schroeder
Taco Sloppy Joes Recipe
Taco sloppy joes turn your sloppy joes into a sort of torta. Full of Tex-Mex flavors, beans, and a savory sauce, they’re a great alternative to the original.
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Baked Tacos Photo
Aimee Shugarman
Baked Tacos Recipe
Baked tacos couldn’t be easier. As a bonus, it means your tacos no longer fall apart the second you bite into them!
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Cinnamon Roll Tacos Photo
Jamie Lothridge
Cinnamon Roll Tacos Recipe
Cinnamon roll tacos are pretty much our new favorite thing. Full of fresh berries and homemade whipped cream, they’re a unique dessert everyone will be wowed by.
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Chocolate Tacos Photo
Kim Beaulieu
Chocolate Tacos Recipe
Chocolate tacos made with florentine cookie batter – how genius is that? Plus, chocolate and strawberries are a match made in heaven.
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Scrambled Eggs and Avocado Breakfast Tacos Photo
Ethan Adeland
Scrambled Eggs and Avocado Breakfast Tacos Recipe
Cooking for one? Scrambled eggs and avocado breakfast tacos are your go-to brinner.
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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos Photo
Jennie Phaneuf
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos Recipe
Sweet potato and black bean tacos are vegetarian, sure. They’re full of flavor and every bite is amazing. Even if you’re a carnivore, these are completely satisfying.
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Fresh Berry Tacos Pics
Allison Ruth
Fresh Berry Tacos Recipe
Fresh berry tacos! Good gravy, these are perfection for breakfast, snacks OR dessert. What a great idea!
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Sweet Potato Chorizo Breakfast Tacos Photo
Megan Myers
Sweet Potato Chorizo Breakfast Tacos Recipe
Sweet potato chorizo breakfast tacos are such a match made in heaven. The sweet potatoes mellow out spicy chorizo, making every bite amazing.
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Walking Tacos Photo
Stephie Swope
Walking Tacos Recipe
Walking Tacos – who doesn’t love a walking taco? Use your favorite tortilla chips, corn chips, or even Doritos for this tailgating favorite.
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Seitan Tacos Photo
Urvashee Patel
Seitan Tacos Recipe
Seitan tacos are a vegetarian revelation. Like tofu, seitan takes on any flavors you throw at it. We know you’ll love them!
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Fish Stick Tacos Photo
Lisa Grant
Fish Stick Tacos Recipe
Fish stick tacos are a quick and easy way to make your own crispy fish tacos at home. Bonus – they come together super quickly!
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Homemade Taco Sauce Photo
Kristy Still
Homemade Taco Sauce
Homemade taco sauce for all your taco needs. It’s so easy to make, and you’ll want to put this stuff on everything!
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Sausage Breakfast Tacos Photo
Heather Tullos
Sausage Breakfast Tacos Recipe
Sausage breakfast tacos with fried eggs. They’re definitely different than the breakfast tacos you find in South Texas, but that doesn’t make ’em wrong.
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Banana Split Tacos Photo
Kate Donahue
Banana Split Tacos Recipe
Banana split tacos – yes, we said BANANA SPLIT tacos. Such a fantastic idea from Kate. Talk about a new way to knock dessert out of the park!
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Chipotle Carnitas Recipe Photo
David Dial
Chipotle Carnitas Recipe
This Chipotle carnitas recipe is just like what you find in the fast food restaurant. Only better, because it’s made at home, anytime you want, for a fraction of the cost. Naked burrito, anyone?
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