Are these little mini taco cupcakes not the most adorable??? Making a taco mini size allows a heartier savory for your tea table or luncheon and yet they are still so filling and satisfying, not to mention delicious! Serve these with a small salad and maybe even small portions of rice and beans to round out a wonderful Mexican themed tea! Cinco de Mayo, here we come!

1 pound ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese

1/2 cup onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced

24 wonton wrappers 1/2 cup sour cream (optional for topping)

1/2 cup salsa (optional for topping) 1/4 cup chopped green onion (for garnish/optional)

You can also add fresh cilantro, lettuce, black olives, guacamole and diced tomatoes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside.

Cook the ground meat over medium heat until thoroughly browned. At this point I like to add the onion and the minced garlic. Cook this down until onions are opaque. This step is optional, of course.

Drain excess fat, add the taco seasoning and cook according to package directions. Remove from heat.

Press a wonton wrapper inside each of the muffin wells. Add a layer (1-2 Tbls) of beef mixture to each muffin well on top of the wonton wrapper. Sprinkle a little bit of the Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese on top of the beef mixture in each well. Top with another wonton wrapper and repeat the layers of beef mixture and cheeses.

Bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes until cheeses are melted and wontons are golden brown and crispy.

Let cool slightly. Add your desired toppings and serve warm

Hello, World!

Mini Taco Cakes

Author: Anita Casano

Each of your guests will enjoy their very own taco cake. Easier to eat at a tea table yet filling enough for lunch. These are so cute!

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 packet taco season of your choice
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
24 wonton wrappers
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
1/4 cup green onions (optional
1/4 cup black olives (optional)
Other optional toppings: Diced Tomato, Guacamole, Sliced Jalapeños

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a muffin pan with 12 wells
In a skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Add your onions and garlic and cook until onions are opaque. Drain excess fat.
Add taco seasoning and cook according to package directions. Remove from heat.
Press a wonton wrapper into each of the muffin wells
Add about 1-2 Tbls ground beef mixture to each of the muffin wells over the wonton wrapper. Sprinkle a little cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the beef mixture. Add another wonton wrapper on top of the cheese, repeat with beef and cheeses again.
Bake for about 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and wonton wrappers are golden brown.
Let cool slightly before adding your toppings of sour cream, salsa, green onion, lettuce, olives, etc. Enjoy!!