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Halloween Baked Taco Cups

These Easy Halloween Baked Taco Cups are a festive and comforting appetizer with a savory filling, baked in crisp wonton cups, and topped with fresh garnishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the taco filling
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 lb lean ground beef Ground turkey or chicken works as a substitute.
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning (about 1 packet)
  • 1 cup mild or medium salsa
For the cups
  • 24 square wonton wrappers
  • Cooking spray, for the muffin tin To prevent sticking.
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
For topping
  • 2 Roma tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Black olive slices, for spider decorations (optional) For Halloween theme.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 12-cup muffin tin generously with cooking spray.
  2. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add ground beef and taco seasoning to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up the meat as it browns. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in salsa and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the filling thickens slightly.
Building and Baking
  1. Press one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, allowing corners to stick up. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of beef mixture and a sprinkle of cheese.
  2. Press a second wrapper on top, turning so corners sit between the first set. Distribute remaining beef mix and cheese among cups.
  3. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes until wrappers are golden and crisp and cheese is melted.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow taco cups to rest in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes to hold their shape.
  2. Carefully lift out with a spoon. Add sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. For Halloween, decorate with black olives.

Notes

Store cooked, untopped cups in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For best texture, keep toppings separate. Cooled cups can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes.