Taco Cupcakes 

Taco Cupcakes

Taco Cupcakes are a fun and delicious variation on classic tacos! They’re ideal for parties, game days, or a quick weekday dinner, with seasoned mince beef or turkey, gooey cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro on top.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 pound ground beef or turkey.
  2. 1 tiny, chopped onion
  3. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  4. One packet of taco seasoning
  5. 1/2 cup water.
  6. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. 1 cup sour cream.
  8. 1 cup salsa.
  9. 1 packet chilled crescent roll dough.
  10. 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional).
  11. Fresh cilantro, chopped (to garnish)
  12. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Directions:

1) Cook the meat.

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced onion and garlic until transparent.
  • Cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, then use a spoon to break it apart. Drain any extra fat.

2. Season the meat.

  • Stir in the taco seasoning and the water. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

3. Prepare the Crescent Roll Dough:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190° C).
  • Unroll the crescent roll dough and divide it into triangles.

4. Assemble the taco cupcakes.

  • Grease the muffin tin. Place each triangle of dough in a muffin cup, pressing it against the bottom and edges to create a cup.
  • Spoon the taco meat mixture into each dough cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • Sprinkle each with grated cheddar cheese.

Bake:

  • Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
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6. Add toppings.

  • Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Top each cupcake with sour cream, salsa, and chopped black olives, if preferred. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Prep time: 15 minutes.

Cook time: 20 minutes.

Serves: 12

  • These Taco Cupcakes are ideal for a fun supper or as an appetizer at your next event. Enjoy these tasty, portable snacks that contain all of the goodness of tacos in cupcake form! 🌮🍽️