Fiesta Taco Wonton Cups

I have become mildly obsessed with wonton wrappers in recent months.  One of my favorite ways to use them is in my Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups. This taco version is another of my favorites! Bite-size food totally appeals to me ... and the bonus is that my kids think these are super cute (and fun to eat).

 

These little Fiesta Taco Wonton Cups are a great way to use up leftover taco meat.  I have made them with refried beans placed in the bottom of the cups (in addition to the taco meat) or with black beans and corn added into the taco meat.  They are a fabulous way to stretch your grocery budget since you only use a half of a pound of ground beef and minimal toppings.  And, wonton wrappers are very inexpensive.  Plus, this recipe comes together in like, thirty minutes, so you don't need a lot of time to throw these beauties together.  I usually pair these with a side of my Mexican rice.

These make perfect party or game day appetizers, too. Shredded beef or pork would be a great substitute for the ground beef.  You can find my Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Pork recipe HERE.  Also, you can use ground turkey for a more-healthful version.

Yields 12 taco cups.

Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups

I am officially in love with making little appetizers in crispy wonton cups. Recently I took one of my favorite flavors - buffalo chicken - and put it inside of a wonton wrapper. The result was nothing short of amazing. They are perfect for parties, light dinners or watching the big game on t.v.

 

 

You can find these wrappers in different shapes and sizes. There are circle ones and large, square ones.  I buy the small squares. The official name is "won ton wrapper," but most folks blend the word "wonton" together when referencing them. There are forty-eight wrappers in the package that I buy and they run around two dollars for the pack.

These Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups embody everything that I love surrounding the flavors of buffalo chicken. They have just enough of a kick without being overly spicy. You get some creaminess (and coolness) from the cream cheese and bleu cheese dressing.  The melted cheese pretty much binds everything together. And, you have some crunch from the chopped celery and green onions. Oh, and the wontons ... they crisp up beautifully and are a great vehicle to hold everything.

Recipe yields 12 cups.