Go Back

Mini Taco Cups

Mini Taco Cups are crispy wonton shells filled with seasoned taco meat and melted cheese. Perfect for parties, game day, or holiday gatherings, they’re baked, easy to customize, and always a crowd favorite.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 Mini cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground chicken
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes for topping
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup sour cream optional topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease mini muffin pan.
  2. Brown ground meat in skillet. Drain grease.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thick.
  4. Press wonton wrappers into muffin tin cups.
  5. Fill each with taco mixture. Top with cheese.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp.
  7. Cool slightly, remove from pan, and add fresh toppings.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill cups to prevent sogginess.
  • Lightly spray wrappers with oil for extra crisp edges.
  • Best served fresh and warm.