Knowing how to make homemade taco seasoning is key.

It’s easy to do, too.

A pinch of light brown sugar gives the seasoning its signature smoky-sweet flavor.

Kicked-Up Mac And Cheese

Here’s a hack to use taco seasoning in your entire dinner: mix it into ground beef for these burgers, then toss oven-baked potato wedges in the seasoning as a side and use it to rim beer glasses, too.Get the Recipe:South-Of-The-Border Hamburgers.Antonis Achilleos

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 1 year.

Make a big batch, then crumble it over baked potatoes or a party dip.

We especially love it with a Bloody Mary.

Spicy-Sweet Bacon

Don’t just reserve this bacon, dredged in taco seasoning and brown sugar, for breakfast. Make a big batch, then crumble it over baked potatoes or a party dip. We especially love it with a Bloody Mary.Get the Recipe:Spicy-Sweet Bacon.Antonis Achilleos

Top with tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs to complete the Southwest twist.

Get the Recipe:Kicked Up Mac and Cheese

South-Of- The-Border Hamburgers

Taco seasoning and chopped jalapeño add spicy flair to classic mac and cheese. Top with tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs to complete the Southwest twist.Get the Recipe:Kicked Up Mac and Cheese.Antonis Achilleos