Mini Taco Salad Cups
These cute mini salad bowls are so fun to make, and even more fun to gobble up! Perfect for game day or a quick and easy dinner for the kids!
You know how everything tastes better in miniature form? Well, that’s definitely happening here. A taco salad gets a major makeover in mini form. And yes, these are definitely more fun to eat.
Nestled in a wonton cup baked to crisp perfection, you have a layer of refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cheese and a drizzle of sour cream. Best of all, you can completely customize these with your favorite toppings – from homemade salsa to your favorite guacamole.
Just be sure to double the recipe when you give this a try because I promise you – these cups will disappear before you know it!
Mini Taco Salad Cups
Ingredients
- 12 2- inch round won ton wrappers
- 1 cup Old El Paso™ black bean refried beans
- ½ cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly oil a 12-cup muffin tin or coat with nonstick spray.
- Fit a wonton wrapper into each of 12 muffin tins, pressing carefully to make sure there is an opening in the center. Place into oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Reheat refried beans according to package instructions.
- Fill each wonton cup with refried beans. Top with lettuce, tomato, olives and cheese.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with sour cream and garnished with cilantro, if desired.
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Old El Paso. All opinions expressed are my own.
This looks so good. I will definitely try it!!
Please do and let us know how you like it!
Cutest food ever! Going to make these for the kiddo’s birthday!
Made these today and omigosh, were they ever fabulous! Took them to a get-together at a neighbor’s house and they were a huge hit. I never ever would have thought of making the shells from won ton wrappers, but they were so perfectly crispy. Much better than tortillas IMHO. I used some different fillings, but that’s part of the beauty of this recipe — you can fill the cups with whatever you choose.
P.S. I happened to have small square rather than round wrappers, so that’s what I used. The squares worked just fine.
Can the wonton cups be made a head of time?
Yes, absolutely!
If these are pre-baked the day before and then filled with warm filling the next day, that should work ok, right? How do I store the cups?
Thanks
You can store in an airtight container.
Where can I find won ton wrappers? Thanks.
You can find won ton wrappers in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store.
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loving the look and sound of these taco cups! definitely craving one right now.
Totally craving these!
ADORABLE and just in time for the start of football season!
My Grands are going to love these! Perfect for small hands and appetites. Even better for letting the older one help fill them!
I love this!! Mini is the best way to go with any salad! So fun!
Oh these are adorable! Why is everything tiny so much cuter – babies, puppies, taco salad? Love it!
So creative and love the use of wonton wrappers!
Knew I had those wonton wrappers in my fridge for a reason – can’t wait to try them!
Yum, these are the perfect bite!
Loving this idea! Mini food always tastes better! Pinned!
Thank you for the nice recipe.
They are so so cute! What a great idea for appetizer!
Adorable! It must be a taco type of day — I posted about tacos today as well! http://twoforksonelove.com/oven-baked-turkey-tacos/
I love these! Perfect party snack, or just..y’know, anytime snack! The colours on these are amazing too 😀 x