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Taco Cheese Cups

A fun and easy appetizer or snack, these cups are made with wonton wrappers and filled with taco meat, cheese, and toppings.

Tasty Team
94% would make again
Total Time

30 minutes

30 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

15 minutes

15 min

Total Time

30 minutes

30 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

15 minutes

15 min

Ingredients

for 24 cups

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200 g)
  • 1 lb ground beef (455 g)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or dried minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • ¼ cup water (60 mL)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • tomato, to serve
  • guacamole, to serve
  • greek yogurt, to serve

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 130
  • Fat 9g
  • Carbs 1g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Sugar 0g
  • Protein 9g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  2. Spoon 1 tablespoon piles of cheddar cheese 2 inches (5 cm) apart onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until edges of cheese piles are golden brown.
  4. Cool for 1 minute.
  5. Press cheese piles into mini muffin tin slots to form cups. Allow cheese to cool completely before removing.
  6. Add ground beef and salt to a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned.
  7. Drain grease from the meat.
  8. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and water to skillet and stir until well-incorporated.
  9. Stir in salt.
  10. Distribute meat to cheese cups.
  11. Garnish with tomatoes, guacamole, and Greek yogurt.
  12. Enjoy!
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