Cheesy Mini Taco Cups: 1 Fail-Proof Recipe
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Whip up these delightful Cheesy Mini Taco Cups for your next party! They’re easy to make in a muffin tin and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Author: Noah Younssi
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini taco cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (8 ounce) package crescent rolls
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
- Salsa for serving (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 24 triangles.
- Press one triangle of dough into the bottom and up the sides of each mini muffin cup.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the taco meat mixture into each crescent roll cup.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the cups cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.
Notes
- For an extra cheesy kick, add a layer of shredded cheese under the taco meat as well.
- You can substitute other cheeses like Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 5-8 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg