Description
Mexican-inspired taco cupcakes combine savory ground beef, crispy wonton wrappers, and melted cheese for a playful party appetizer. Guests will devour these mini handheld treats that pack all classic taco flavors into one irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 package cornbread mix
- 1 cup (240 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sour cream
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped cilantro
- Guacamole (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) according to cornbread mix package instructions.
- Base Creation: Mix cornbread batter following package guidelines and distribute evenly into a 12-cup muffin tin, filling each compartment two-thirds full.
- Initial Baking: Partially bake cornbread bases until they reach a soft center, then remove and allow to cool briefly.
- Cavity Formation: Gently create a shallow well in the center of each cupcake using a small spoon or paring knife, preserving the base’s structure.
- Meat Filling: Layer seasoned, cooked ground beef into the hollowed cupcake bases, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the meat, completely covering the surface.
- Final Baking: Return cupcakes to the oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese melts into a golden-brown, bubbling landscape.
- Garnishing: Top each taco cupcake with a dollop of sour cream, then artfully arrange diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and cilantro leaves.
- Optional Indulgence: For added richness, crown with a spoonful of creamy guacamole before serving.
Notes
- Customize Cornbread Base: Use your favorite cornbread mix or homemade recipe for personalized flavor and texture.
- Create Perfect Cavity: Excavate the center carefully without breaking the cupcake bottom to ensure a stable filling holder.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Choose high-quality shredded cheese that melts smoothly and covers the entire surface evenly.
- Garnish with Purpose: Fresh toppings like tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions add vibrant colors and bright, zesty flavors to complement the savory meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg