Description
Taco Cupcakes are a creative twist on classic tacos, offering all the delicious flavors you love in a portable, bite-sized format. Made with layers of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy wonton wrappers, these savory cupcakes are perfect for parties, game days, or an easy dinner. Garnished with sour cream, salsa, and green onions, they’re as visually appealing as they are tasty!
Ingredients
Protein:
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- Ground Beef: 1 lb
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- Taco Seasoning: 1 packet
Cheese:
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- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup
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- Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese: 1 cup
Wrappers:
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- Wonton Wrappers: 24
Toppings:
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- Sour Cream: ½ cup
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- Salsa: ½ cup
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- Chopped Green Onions: ¼ cup
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling
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- Cook the Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until it is thoroughly cooked. Drain excess grease.
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- Season: Add the taco seasoning and a small amount of water (per package instructions). Stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Assemble the Taco Cupcakes
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- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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- Layer the Wrappers: Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Gently press a wonton wrapper into each muffin cup to create a sturdy base.
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- Add Layers: Add a spoonful of the seasoned beef to each cup, followed by a sprinkle of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Place a second wonton wrapper over the first layer and continue adding the fillings.
3. Bake
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- Bake the Cupcakes: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the wonton wrappers are golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
4. Garnish and Serve
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- Top It Off: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Top each cupcake with a dollop of sour cream, a spoonful of salsa, and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.
Notes
Notes
- Ensure the wonton wrappers are pressed firmly into the muffin cups to create a stable base.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more taco seasoning or incorporating diced jalapeños.
- For best results, let the cupcakes cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin to prevent breaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cupcake
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Taco Cupcakes, Wonton Taco Cups, Mini Tacos Recipe, Bite-Sized Taco Snacks