Description
Baked Taco Cups bring a delightful twist to traditional tacos, combining seasoned beef and cheese in crispy wonton wrappers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- Cooking spray or oil
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, diced tomatoes, lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef and add a little water as per packet instructions; stir until well combined.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place a wonton wrapper in each muffin cup, pressing to fit.
- Fill each wonton cup with the beef and cheese mixture, avoiding overfilling.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the wrappers are crispy and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Top with sour cream, salsa, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Great for gatherings; kids can help in filling wrappers and choosing toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked taco cups, easy recipe, family favorite, appetizer, Mexican