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Taco Cupcakes for Cinco De Mayo

Deliciously fun taco cupcakes that combine the flavors of traditional tacos with a playful cupcake presentation, perfect for Cinco De Mayo celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Taco Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup black beans cooked and drained
  • 1/2 cup corn cooked
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 cup tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup jalapenos sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Cupcake Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway.
Prepare the Taco Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, and corn, cooking until heated through.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in sour cream and salsa.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spoon the taco filling into each cupcake batter cup.
  2. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Serve
  1. Let the taco cupcakes cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin.
  2. Top with lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These taco cupcakes can be customized with your favorite toppings and fillings. Great for parties!

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