Wonton Taco Cups: Wonton wrappers are baked into little cups and then stuffed with taco meat and cheese and topped like any taco. A perfect party treat. Plus a round-up of recipes perfect for Football Viewing!
There is going to be a party at my house this weekend. And a party means FOOD! And Mexican Food, well, who does not love that! And these mini taco cups are fun–easy, and loved by everyone!
- Easy. I have to clean my house for the party, I don’t need to have days of food prep.
- Can be made ahead. I want to visit with my guests, not be stuck in the kitchen!
- Customizable: Start with one or two base items that can be topped in a variety of ways so that everyone will find something to enjoy.
- Delicious. Enough Said.
Wonton Cups fit the bill for each and every party! And EVERYONE loves them–always!
These cute little cups look elegant and fancy and like I put so much effort into them, but guess what? They were a breeze to make!
Everyone will think that I slaved in the kitchen to make these fancy little appetizers–so not the case!
Step 1: Bake the “Taco Shells”
For these shells, I sprayed a mini cupcake pan with non-stick spray and then carefully folded wonton wrappers into the mold. (For Gluten-free, cut corn tortillas to fit in cupcake tin.) Bake for 10 minutes at 350 until lightly browned.
Step 2: The Filling:
I filled the shells with ground beef seasoned with my homemade taco seasoning, but seasoned beans, refried beans, chicken, lentils, etc would work fine. Then I topped the meat with cheese and popped back into the oven.
Step 3: The Toppings:
Let the fun begin. Guacamole, diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, sour cream, olives, salsa, queso–whatever your heart desires! A great ideas is to set out a bar of your favorite taco toppings and let guests customize.
Step 4: Devour and party on with your friends. 
Watch how easy these are to make:
Wonton Taco Cups
Ingredients
- 1 package square wonton wrappers
- 1 pound ground beef or chicken or 3 cups beans Or even a mixture of both
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Desired toppings: avocado tomato, onion, sour cream, etc
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Shape wonton wrappers in mini-cupcake liners and bake for 8-10 minutes or until browned.
- While wrappers are baking, cook ground meat and taco seasoning over medium high heat until meat is cooked through.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of meat mixture into each wonton cup. Top with cheese and return to oven 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Serve with desired toppings.
For more recipes that will make you want to high-five and chest-bump each other regardless of how your team is doing, check out this line-up of Big-Game Day Eats from a few of my friends.
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My husband ABSOLUTELY LOVED these!
I love hearing that!! They are such a fun appetizer–perfect for watching March Maddness 😉
Thank you for this attractive bites. Will be back for more !
Thank you!
Looks delicious!!!
Thanks Anita! They are super fun to make too!