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    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites

    Published: Mar 13, 2017 · Modified: Mar 7, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites. Bite size taco cups made in mini muffin tins. These Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites are perfect for the kids for lunch, dinner, or snacking. They also make great appetizers for parties.

    These Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites are bite sized taco cups made in mini muffin tins. They are perfect for the kids for lunch, dinner, or snacking and they make great appetizers for parties.

    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites on dark counter

    Long time, no post. I know, I know. You probably thought I vanished into thin air. Life has been crazy busy lately. My daughter was out of town taking a first responders course so I was puppy sitting Miss Ellie for her.

    Then my computer decided to stage a mutiny and I could not upload any photos. I could not download any photos. Plus all the photos in my photo library vanished. I almost had heart failure over that last one.

    I spent 2 days trying to fix it myself before I gave up and called Apple Care. Luckily after hours of investigating and chatting online, we figured out the problems and fixed them. Thankfully my photos were okay.

    Luckily I have clients such as Gay Lea who are very understanding when life goes awry. I was finally able to upload my photos so I could share this month's theme: Kids in the Kitchen. March Break has arrived, people.

    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites on a dark counter

    My kids are huge taco fiends. I suspect they get it from their mother. I also happen to be a huge taco fanatic. So it seemed fitting to make tacos for this month's theme. I mean what kid doesn't enjoy a great taco?

    These ones are miniature tacos and when I say mini I really mean it. I made the shells in mini muffin tins. Not regular size muffin tins. Nope. Not good enough for this gal. I wanted teeny-tiny, itty-bitty taco bites.

    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites on a dark counter.

    Essentially these are One Bite Tacos. If you have a big appetite you could even call them Half-a-Bite Tacos. Whatever floats your boat. Call them whatever you like. One Bite Tacos, Half-a-Bite Tacos, or Mini Taco Heaven.

    I'm down with whatever name you choose as long as you whip up lots and invite me over. I love a good taco. Or ten. Or twenty. There's something about them that just brings happiness to the masses, including kiddos.

    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites on dark counter

    What I love about these mini tacos is kids can do them up any way they like. You can set out all the fixings in little bowls or mason jars and just let the kids go to town. They can customize to their heart's content.

    Mini tacos are beyond awesome for lunches too. You could say these tacos are "not too cool for school". They are just cool enough. Tacos are perfect as leftovers and taste fabulous cold. No joke. I could eat a million of them.

    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites in mini muffin tin with ingredients in wells too.

     

    This recipe is perfect for March Break. Keep your kids happy and occupied. Recipes like this get them involved in the cooking process and that is ALWAYS a good thing. Not only is it fun but it teaches them essential life skills.

    When you start these make sure you set out a good cutting board to cut the tortillas with biscuit cutters. It's super easy to use them. Just lay out each tortilla, then press the biscuit cutter down and give it a twist. Bam, little tortillas.

    Use Biscuit Cutters to cut tortillas to fit inside mini muffin tins! Find more recipes on cravingsofalunatic.com

    Once they are cut into tiny rounds you melt the butter and use a barbecue brush or silicone brush to spread butter on both sides of each round. This will soften them up to slide them into the muffin tins easily. Use something tiny to press them inside.

    Pressing tortillas into the mini muffin tins to bake them.

    Then just cut cook up your ground beef and chop up all your toppings. Place them all in bowls or wide mouth mason jars to serve everything. The kids can make their own custom teeny-tiny tacos. Plus a mess. Just lay a tarp down. Done.

    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites from cravingsofalunatic.com- Bite size taco cups made in mini muffin tins. These Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites are perfect for the kids for lunch, dinner, or snacking. They also make great appetizers for parties.

    You can even serve them in muffin tins. Cool ones, NOT ones right out of the oven. C'mon, people, use your noggins. A nice cool muffin tin makes a great serving vessel for all the tiny ingredients. It looks cute and it's super useful.

    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites served in mini muffin tin

    Enjoy March Break and any other day you're lucky enough to spend with your hooligans. My kids are grown up and in their 20's now. I miss the good old days when they were little and everything was an absolute adventure. I loved those days.

    Adventures still abound when your kids are older. The adventures jus change a little bit. One thing that never changes is how much kids LOVE tacos.

    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites served on dark counter and inside muffin tin

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    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites. Bite size taco cups made in mini muffin tins. These Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites are perfect for the kids for lunch, dinner, or snacking. They also make great appetizers for parties.
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    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites

    These Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites are bite sized taco cups made in mini muffin tins. They are perfect for the kids for lunch, dinner, or snacking and they make great appetizers for parties.
    Course Appetiser, Dinner, Snack
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword mini muffin tin taco bites, mini tacos, taco bites
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 467kcal
    Author Kim Beaulieu

    Ingredients

    • 1 package medium or large tortillas cut into smaller rounds
    • 2 tablespoons spreadable butter
    • 1 pound cooked ground beef
    • 1 ounce taco seasoning store bought or make your own
    • 1 cup water

    Toppings:

    • 1 head lettuce chopped finely
    • 1 tomato chopped finely
    • 1 large sweet onion chopped finely
    • 12 ounces Old Sharpe Cheese

    Optional:

    • Sour cream
    • Salsa
    • Green onions
    • Peppers

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray mini muffin tin with non-stick spray.
    • Cut tortillas into small rounds with biscuit cutters. Save the leftover pieces of tortilla, place them in a ziploc bag and stash them in the freezer. Leftover pieces are great for things like tortilla soup.
    • Place butter in a microwave safe bowl, place in microwave for about 20 seconds. Spread the butter on both sides of each tiny tortilla. Gently shape and press each tortilla into the muffin tins. You can use a small cup, measuring cup, or even the end of a honey dripper to help push each tortilla into the tins. Place in the oven and bake for about 5 to 8 minutes, depending on how light or dark you like your shells. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
    • Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat as you cook, continue cooking until the meat is browned and the juices run clear. Add taco season and 1 cup of water, allow to come to a boil while stirring occasionally over medium-high heat, then reduce to simmer. Allow to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the mixture is perfectly thick and not runny. Transfer taco meat to a serving vessel.
    • Chop up all the toppings and place them all in serving dishes.
    • Shred the cheese and place in a serving vessel. Call it a vessel, the kids will howl with laughter.
    • Place everything on the table and let the kids go to town making their mini muffin tin taco bites.
    • Serve with a big old taco loving smile!

    Notes

    This should yield between 18 to 24 mini taco bites. 
     
    Serving size is 4 mini taco bites per person. 
     
    Nutritional information is an estimate based on ingredients used. Using different brands and substituting ingredients can alter the results. If you are on a special diet I recommend using your own calculator just to be safe. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 379mg | Iron: 4mg

    Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites from cravingsofalunatic.com- Bite size taco cups made in mini muffin tins. These Mini Muffin Tin Taco Bites are perfect for the kids for lunch, dinner, or snacking. They also make great appetizers for parties.

     

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    Comments

    1. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      March 15, 2017 at 8:07 am

      These are SO cute! Plus, hello, yummy, because #tacos

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 15, 2017 at 10:24 pm

        Thanks so much Jennifer. I'm such a sucker for cute food. Are we all going out for tacos while we're at the workshop? Because I'd be down with that plan.

        Reply
    2. Faith (An Edible Mosaic)

      March 15, 2017 at 9:15 am

      These are so cute, I love that they're perfect 1-bite sized! I'd be tempted to pop a whole platter in my mouth one bite at a time, lol. (I cannot resist tacos!) I'm glad to hear your computer issues are resolved, that is so frustrating!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 15, 2017 at 10:23 pm

        Ha, I'm the same way. Once I start I can't stop. Tacos are everything.

        Oh man, I thought I was going to lose my mind. I lost about 3 days of work time but I'm almost caught up with everything now. What a rough week.

        Reply
    3. Jennie @onesweetmess.com

      March 15, 2017 at 11:38 am

      I love a good taco. I especially love that these are bite-size. Bring on the tray!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 15, 2017 at 10:20 pm

        Me too Jennie. We must eat tacos at least once a week. Swing by, I'll make a giant tray of these for you.

        Reply
    4. Courtney

      March 15, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      Love that they're bite size - so much flavor - yum!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 15, 2017 at 10:20 pm

        Thanks so much Courtney. I'm a sucker for tiny food.

        Reply
    5. Liz

      March 15, 2017 at 2:04 pm

      SOLD! But we'll need a double batch to satisfy all the hungry mouths!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 15, 2017 at 10:19 pm

        Ha, we usually have to as well. They're hungry beasts when they all get home from work and school.

        Reply
    6. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      March 16, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      Great bite sized portion. Beautiful shot.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 17, 2017 at 1:43 am

        Thanks so much Megan. I appreciate it.

        Reply
        • Pam

          March 07, 2022 at 3:29 pm

          How many does the recipe make?

          Reply
          • Kim Beaulieu

            March 08, 2022 at 1:26 pm

            Hi Pam. It will make between 18 and 24, depending on the size of circles you cut from the tortillas. Hope that helps.

    7. Peabody (SweetReciPEAs)

      March 20, 2017 at 5:50 am

      These are so festive and fun. Party perfect.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 23, 2017 at 3:09 am

        Thanks so much Peabody. I have a serious obsession with mini food.

        Reply
    8. Heather Brown

      March 20, 2017 at 8:29 am

      So cute!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 23, 2017 at 3:07 am

        Thank you so much Heather.

        Reply
    9. Kimm at Reinvented

      March 24, 2017 at 2:52 pm

      We love our tacos as well. This is new twist that i'll have to try.
      Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        March 26, 2017 at 3:42 pm

        Thanks so much Kimm. Hope you love them.

        Thanks for hosting.

        Reply
    10. Susan H

      June 14, 2022 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      We loved these little bites! I’m definitely making them again.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        June 23, 2022 at 1:19 pm

        Thanks so much. So happy you liked them.

        Reply
    11. Toni

      June 15, 2022 at 5:57 am

      5 stars
      This is so perfect!! I love the serving size and so easy to make!! So awesome!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        June 23, 2022 at 1:19 pm

        Thank you very much. I am obsessed with small food for some reason. Ha!

        Reply
    12. CP

      June 15, 2022 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      Always a great party starter, I make them all the time by request!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        June 23, 2022 at 1:19 pm

        Thanks so much.

        Reply
    13. wilhelmina

      June 15, 2022 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      My daughter just had a fit over these yummy bites, she totally loved them! Her and her friend thought it was the best taco night ever!

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        June 23, 2022 at 1:19 pm

        Aw, thanks so much. I love hearing stuff like this. Makes me so happy!

        Reply

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