Description
Crispy wonton wrappers cradle seasoned ground beef and melted cheese in these playful Taco Cupcakes. Mexican-inspired mini bites deliver crowd-pleasing flavor that friends will devour at parties or game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 package cornbread mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cheddar cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chopped cilantro
Optional Topping:
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Warm the oven according to the cornbread mix package temperature instructions, typically around 400°F (204°C).
- Prepare the cornbread mixture precisely following the manufacturer’s recommended mixing guidelines.
- Carefully distribute the batter into a standard 12-cup muffin tin, ensuring each compartment is filled approximately two-thirds full to create an ideal base.
- Bake the cornbread cupcake bases until they are just shy of complete doneness – maintaining a slightly soft center for subsequent cooking stages.
- Allow the partially baked cornbread bases to cool down until they can be safely handled without burning your fingers.
- Using a small teaspoon or paring knife, delicately excavate a shallow well in the center of each cupcake, creating a neat cavity for filling without compromising the structural integrity.
- Layer the hollowed cupcake bases with well-seasoned, thoroughly cooked ground beef, ensuring even distribution across each individual cupcake.
- Generously blanket the meat-filled bases with shredded cheddar cheese, covering the entire surface for maximum melting potential.
- Return the loaded cupcakes to the oven, baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown landscape.
- After removing from the oven, crown each taco cupcake with a dollop of cool, tangy sour cream to balance the warm, savory filling.
- Artfully garnish with freshly diced tomatoes, finely chopped green onions, and vibrant cilantro leaves to introduce brightness and additional flavor dimensions.
- For those seeking extra indulgence, add a generous spoonful of creamy guacamole as a final flourish.
Notes
- Repurpose leftover cornbread for a playful twist on traditional tacos.
- Hollowing out partially baked cornbread creates perfect vessels for savory taco fillings.
- Cheese melts beautifully when sprinkled over warm ground beef, creating irresistible golden tops.
- Fresh garnishes like tomatoes and cilantro transform these cupcakes from simple to spectacular.
- Sour cream adds a cool, creamy contrast to the spicy beef and crisp toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg