Description
These Taco Cupcakes are a fun twist on traditional tacos, perfect for parties or game day gatherings. With a savory meat filling, gooey cheese topping, and all your favorite taco garnishes, these mini taco bites baked in a muffin tin are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
For the taco meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup salsa
For the cupcake base:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Diced tomatoes
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a standard muffin tin.
- Cook the taco meat: Brown the ground beef in a skillet, drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened, then mix in salsa.
- Prepare the cupcake base: Flatten each biscuit, press into muffin cups, add refried beans, top with taco meat mixture, sprinkle with cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Garnish and serve: Cool slightly, garnish with green onions, tomatoes, and sour cream before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- For spicier cupcakes, add jalapeños or use spicy salsa.
- Great for parties or as game day appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
