The first recipe for this blog is the taco cupcake!
I actually got the idea for this recipe on the Anderson Cooper show. Flipping channels very late one night Catherine and I ran into a late showing (or early I guess) of this show and saw this food. They didn't say how to make it but said enough of what went into it. Taco filling with a won ton wrapper pressed into the cake tin. So I made tacos like we normally would and came up with this recipe. We like it! I hope you do too.
Taco Cupcakes
24 won ton wrappers
1/2 lb burger (We use turkey. That's right, turkey, Andrew Miller)
1 tbs taco seasoning
1/2 can refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup frozen corn
+/- 1 tbs. cilantro (diced fresh or paste)
1 cup favorite Mexican cheese variety
Preheat the oven to 375
Start by browning the burger with the taco seasoning. If you use turkey burger you will not have to drain it afterwards. If you use beef you will want to drain it, but do not rinse.
After the burger has cooked set it aside to cool for a bit.
In the meantime, spray the cupcake tin with cooking spray.
Once the tin is sprayed we can get the won ton wrappers ready.
Take two won tons and make a star of David with them. (see what I did there?)
Press the won tons down into the tin, making sure that the sides are pressed in really well. This will make putting the refried beans in much easier.
Now take the refried beans and spread the spoonful in the bottom of the won ton cups.
The beans stick to the won tons so be careful!
Now we take the finished burger and mix it with the salsa, corn, and cilantro.
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Like I said before, you can use fresh chopped cilantro or this paste that you can find at Kroger.
I like using the paste because it lasts longer in the fridge. We never use enough to justify the whole bunch of cilantro, and I really don't like to waste it.
You don't have to follow the exact measurements, just do what looks right to you. If you think there is too much corn, or cilantro, or salsa, just change it up. You are the one that is going to eat it, enjoy it!
Add the cheese on top as you like it and put it in the oven for about twenty minutes.
There you have it! Taco Cupcakes! A little chips and salsa and you have a fun meal that tastes great.
I will have another recipe up soon! Feel free to leave comments or questions. God Bless!
