Cheesy Taco Ranch Wonton Cups
These Cheesy Taco Ranch Wonton Cups are a quick and easy appetizer or snack, combining seasoned ground beef with creamy ranch and salsa, all baked in crispy wonton wrappers with melted cheese.
Equipment
- Mini muffin tin
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/plant-based crumble)
- 0.5 packet taco seasoning (or 1 tbsp homemade blend like chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano)
- 0.25 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp corn and black bean salsa
- 24 wonton wrappers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Optional Garnish
- diced avocado
- hot sauce
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Press one wonton wrapper into each cup of the mini muffin tin, gently shaping it to fit.
Cooking
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart, then drain any excess fat.
- Stir in half a packet of taco seasoning with the cooked ground beef and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Bake the empty wonton cups for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden and slightly crispy.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked taco meat with ranch dressing and corn and black bean salsa, mixing well.
- Fill each crispy wonton cup with approximately one tablespoon of the taco-ranch mixture.
- Top each filled cup with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Return the filled wonton cups to the oven and bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- Carefully remove the cups from the muffin tin and garnish with diced avocado, hot sauce, or fresh cilantro if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
These mini taco cups are perfect for parties or as a fun snack. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like sour cream or jalapeños.