Description
Taco Cupcakes are a fun and delicious twist on traditional tacos. These individual servings are perfect for parties or a family dinner.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix:
1 packet (1 oz)
Water:
2/3 cup
Wonton Wrappers:
36 pieces
Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans:
1 can (16 oz)
Tortilla Chips:
36 pieces
Cheddar Cheese (shredded):
2 cups
Optional Toppings:
sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 375°F. Spray 18 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Brown beef: in a skillet and drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning mix and water, and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
- Layer ingredients: Place one wonton wrapper in the bottom of each muffin cup. Layer about 1 tablespoon of refried beans on top of each wonton. Crush one tortilla chip on top of the beans. Top with 1 tablespoon of taco meat and 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese. Repeat the layers again with a wonton wrapper, refried beans, tortilla chips, taco meat, and cheese.
- Bake: for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cupcakes from tin and top with your favorite taco toppings (like sour cream, diced tomatoes, onion, or cilantro).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Taco Cupcakes, Taco Recipe, Party Food, Mexican Appetizer