Cheesy Shell Taco Bites Recipe

Name: Cheesy Shell Taco Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: For Shells; 20 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese; For Filling; 1 lb hamburger; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning; 1/2 cup salsa, or 1/2 cup picante sauce; 3 tablespoons salsa; shredded cheddar cheese; sour cream; salsa; avocado, cubed; cilantro

Servings: persons

For Shells
20 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
For Filling
1 lb hamburger
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1/2 cup salsa, or 1/2 cup picante sauce
3 tablespoons salsa
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
salsa
avocado, cubed
cilantro

1
For Shells:
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3
Using a tablespoon, scoop shredded cheese on to parchment and shape into a disk. Make sure each cheese disk does not touch the one next to it.
4
Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 7 minutes.
5
Lift the melted cheese disks off of the parchment paper and press into mini-muffin tins. Let the cheese cool for 1-minute (or more) in the muffin tin so that they will hold their shape. Remove from muffin tin and set aside.
6
For the Taco Filling:
7
Cook hamburger until browned.
8
Drain the fat and stir in taco mix and 1/2 cup salsa/picante sauce.
9
Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
10
Assembly:
11
Spoon beef mixture in cooled cheese cups and top with the 3 shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, cubed avocados and cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Shells, 20 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, For Filling, 1 lb hamburger, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Shell Taco Bites falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Shell Taco Bites

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