Description
These Crescent Roll Taco Cups are a fun and easy way to enjoy taco flavors in a bite-sized form! With a crispy, buttery crescent dough shell, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese, these taco cups make a perfect appetizer or quick weeknight meal. Customize with salsa, cilantro, and your favorite taco toppings for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces crescent dough sheet
- 1 pound ground beef (may have extra leftover)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or spray it with non-stick cooking spray. - Prepare the Ground Beef:
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook the beef until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat using a slotted spoon. - Prepare Crescent Dough:
Unroll the crescent dough sheet and cut it into 24 squares. Gently press each square into the cups of the mini muffin tin. - Fill the Cups:
Add 1 teaspoon of cooked ground beef to each dough cup, followed by 1 teaspoon of shredded Mexican blend cheese. - Bake:
Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crescent dough is golden brown and firm. - Garnish and Serve:
Once baked, remove the taco cups from the muffin tin and top with salsa, minced cilantro, or your favorite taco toppings. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the taco cups by adding your favorite taco toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, or diced tomatoes.
- If you want a healthier option, swap the ground beef with ground turkey or vegetarian meat substitutes.
- Make sure to drain any excess fat from the ground beef to prevent soggy cups.
- To make these in advance, prepare the taco cups ahead of time and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taco cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg