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Crunchy Taco Cups Recipe

Crunchy Taco Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 12 taco cups
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Crunchy Taco Cups are a fun and easy twist on traditional tacos. Perfect for parties or as a quick family dinner, these crispy cups are filled with flavorful taco meat and melted cheese, all baked into a convenient bite-sized form.


Ingredients

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Ingredients for Crunchy Taco Cups:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef, browned and drained
  • 1 envelope (3 tablespoons) taco seasoning
  • 1 (10-oz) can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or Mexican blend)
  • 24 wonton wrappers

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a standard muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Prepare Taco Mixture: In a bowl, mix browned beef, taco seasoning, and diced tomatoes.
  3. Assemble Cups: Line each muffin cup with a wonton wrapper. Add taco mixture, cheese, another wonton layer, more taco mixture, and a final layer of cheese.
  4. Bake: Bake at 375°F for 11-13 minutes until golden and heated through.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco cup
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg