Taco Cups – a great appetizer or even fun dinner! Use wonton wrappers to make little crispy cups and fill with your favorite taco toppings!
We all know that Mexican food is one of my favorite things. These are obviously not traditional at all, but they are fun, easy and delicious! I first shared this recipe back in 2011 when I first started blogging. Needless to say, the recipe was not written well, the pictures were horrible, and it really needed a face lift.
So it is time to bring these Taco Cups back to life, because they are tasty and fun to serve at parties or just for dinner!
What You’ll Need
This really is subject to what your family likes, there are lots of different options (see below for more ideas), but this is the basic easy version.
- Ground Beef
- Taco Seasoning
- Wonton Wrappers
- Shredded Cheese
That is the basics. But then you can get really creative from there. Top with whatever you like, and even mix up the filling a little.
How To Make Taco Cups
Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.
- Start by browning the ground beef and adding the taco seasoning to make your classic taco meat you make for normal tacos.
- Spray a 12 cup muffin cup really well with non-stick spray. Arrange 12 wonton wrappers in the base of the muffin in. Be careful to just gently press in the wrappers and not tear them.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of meat into each cup, and top with a little bit of cheddar cheese.
- Place a wonton wrapper over the meat and repeat with a 2nd layer.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the wonton wrappers are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, remove the cups from the muffin tin and top with your desired toppings.
Taco Topping Ideas
You really can use whatever you like here, you can leave them plain or top them with everything!
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole or diced avocado
- Homemade Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jalapenos
- Black Olives
- Shredded Lettuce
- More Cheese
Recipe Variations
- I used ground beef for this recipe, but you can use almost any protein you can think of! Want to make it vegetarian, use those Impossible Beef Crumbles. Want Chicken? I love this Instant Pot Chicken Taco meat, but you could also just pick up rotisserie chicken and toss it with taco seasoning. It is great for leftover meat, or use ground turkey or ground chicken. You really can make it different every time!
- Use Beans! My family is a big fan of using Refried Beans for the first layer. This way you can also make a lot more of the taco cups. Just follow the recipe as written, and use 1 Tablespoons of refried beans and cheese in the bottom layer, top with a wonton wrapper and use ground beef and cheese on the 2nd layer.
- I used cheddar cheese for this recipe, but you really can use whatever cheese you like. Cobly, Mexican blend, Pepper Jack…..whatever you like and have on hand works great.
These little crunchy taco cups make for a great appetizer for a party, game day, or any type of get together. Especially if you set out a little bar with toppings and people can assemble their own.
But it also makes a fun and quick dinner. If you are serving as a meal here are a couple of easy Side Dish Recipes to go with it.
Storage
This does make quite a few little taco cups, so if you have leftovers don’t worry! Store them in an air tight container and then just pop them back in the oven to reheat them. They will crisp up again and work great.
More Tasty Mexican Recipes
- Beef Enchilada Casserole
- Baked Mexican Cheese Dip
- Chipotle Chicken Bowls
- Mexican Rice Skillet
- Chicken Tostadas
- Refried Bean Dip
- Taco Spaghetti
- Air Fryer Tacos
Taco Cups
Taco Cups - a great appetizer or even fun dinner! Use wonton wrappers to make little crispy cups and fill with your favorite taco toppings!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Favorite Taco Toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin well with non-stick spray. Gently press 12 wonton wrappers into the muffin tin. Be careful not to tear the wrappers.
- In a large skillet brown ground beef until cooked. Drain any grease away. Add taco seasoning and water called for on the packet or in the recipe. Simmer for a couple minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Spoon about 1 Tablespoon of ground beef into the bottom of each wonton cup. Top with about 1 Tablespoon of cheese.
- Top each cup with another wonton wrapper and gently press in to form a cup.
- Fill with about 1 Tablespoon more of meat and cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the wonton wrappers are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven, remove the cups from the muffin tin and top with your desired toppings.
Notes
See blog for recipe variations and tips
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 198Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 49mgSodium 385mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 16g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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JULIA says
What a wonderful idea
JULIA says
What a wonderful idea
Ali B says
What a clever idea! Pinned!
Beth says
This is such a fun take on a classic. I can’t wait to serve these up for our next Taco Tuesday.
Amanda says
These are so cute and I love it. I can’t wait to make these!
Sandra says
These are so cute! Perfect appetizers or could be for dinner too!
Juliane says
So much flavor I can SEEEE it!!
Catalina says
These are perfect for Friday family movie night! They are so rich!