Taco Bites Appetizer Recipe
These crispy wonton cups filled with seasoned beef, creamy cheese, and zesty salsa make a quick and flavorful Tex-Mex appetizer that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Wonton Cups
- 30 wonton wrappers
- nonstick cooking spray for greasing the tin
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning mix
- 0.6667 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
Wonton Cups
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray, press each wonton wrapper into the cups, and bake for 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy.
Filling
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened and aromatic.
- Remove from heat, stir in cream cheese and salsa until smooth, and let stand for 1–2 minutes.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each baked wonton cup, top with shredded cheese, and return to the oven for 5–7 minutes until the cheese is bubbling.
- Allow the bites to cool in the tin for 2 minutes before removing and serving.
Notes
Testing Note: Press cold wonton wrappers firmly into the tin to keep neat, uniform cups without tearing.
Storage Note: Store filling and cups separately for up to 2 days, then assemble and reheat at 325°F for 5 minutes to maintain crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 3g
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