Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 24 wonton wrappers
- Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Cook the ground meat in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and salsa; simmer 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Place one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup. Add a spoonful of taco mixture and cheese.
- Repeat with a second wonton wrapper, more filling, and more cheese.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Cool slightly and top with your favorite taco toppings before serving.
Notes
- Use lean meat to avoid soggy bottoms.
- Customize with different toppings or swap in beans for a vegetarian version.
- Can be prepped ahead and baked fresh before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cupcake
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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