Description
Taco cupcakes are a fun and delicious twist on classic tacos, baked into crispy, cheesy, handheld bites using wonton wrappers or mini tortillas. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground turkey
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
1/2 cup salsa or tomato sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
24 small wonton wrappers (or mini flour tortillas cut to fit)
Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a skillet, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Place one wonton wrapper in each muffin cup.
- Add a spoonful of the taco meat mixture, followed by a sprinkle of cheese.
- Top with a second wonton wrapper, then add more meat and cheese on top.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Let the cupcakes cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the tin.
- Serve topped with sour cream, guacamole, or any other favorite taco toppings.
Notes
Vegetarian option: substitute meat with black beans, corn, or refried beans.
Breakfast twist: add scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage instead of taco meat.
For heat: add chipotle seasoning or diced jalapeños to the meat mixture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes to retain crispiness.
Mini flour tortillas can be used instead of wonton wrappers.
Can assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking; add extra baking time if baking from fridge.
Freeze cooled cupcakes for up to 2 months; reheat in oven from frozen for best results.
Adjust spice level for kid-friendly versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cupcake
- Calories: approx. 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
