Description
A fun, bite-sized twist on tacos, perfect for parties or easy weeknight dinners! These delicious Taco Cupcakes feature seasoned ground beef, two types of cheese, and are topped with fresh salsa and sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
- 1/2 cup salsa (for topping)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Optional Toppings:
- Diced tomatoes
- Guacamole
- Sliced jalapeños
- Sliced black olives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and cook according to package instructions. Remove from heat.
- Press a wonton wrapper into each muffin cup. Add a layer of seasoned beef, a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, and a layer of Monterey Jack cheese.
- Add another wonton wrapper on top and repeat the layering with the beef and cheeses.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the wrappers are golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly, then top with sour cream, salsa, and green onions. Add any additional toppings as desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in diced jalapeños with the ground beef.
- Customize the toppings to suit your guests’ preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cupcake
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg