Want to try a Mexican appetizer this fall using Old El Paso® taco seasoning? Then go for these cheesy wonton cupcakes featuring beef and macaroni.
Taco Mac Cupcakes
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 35 min
- Servings 18
- Ingredients 11
Ingredients
- 18 wonton skins (about 3 1/4-inch square)
- 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated macaroni and cheese
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions (8 medium)
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
Make With
Old El Paso
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 18 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Place 1 wonton skin in each muffin cup, pressing down slightly. Bake 8 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step2Meanwhile, cook macaroni and cheese as directed on package; keep warm.
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Step3In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Add macaroni and cheese; mix well. Spoon 1/4 cup taco mixture into each wonton cup. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
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Step4Bake 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Top each taco cup with sour cream, green onions and olives. Serve warm.
Nutrition
160
Calories
9g
Total Fat
9g
Protein
11g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 160
- Total Fat
- 9g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 4 1/2g
- 0%
- Sodium
- 330mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 11g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 0%
- Protein
- 9g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 High-Fat Meat;Carbohydrate Choice
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