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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 18
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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.
Updated Mar 14, 2014
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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

Steps

  • 1
    Heat 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.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, cook macaroni and cheese as directed on package; keep warm.
  • 3
    In 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.
  • 4
    Bake 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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    You can easily substitute 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken for the beef, if you prefer.

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
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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