How do I make cheese taco cups?

Experience a cheesy fiesta with our 'cheese taco cups' recipe. Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot more exciting!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make cheese taco cups. Items include: Cheese Taco toppings

Cheese 4 cups, shredded
Taco toppings As desired

Take note
Be careful when handling hot cheese, as it can be melted and really cheesy. Also, be cautious with taco toppings as they can lead to uncontrollable cravings!

1

Preheat your oven

Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This cheese taco adventure is about to get baked!

2

Shape the taco cups

Take a muffin tin and flip it upside down. Give it a gentle pat to make sure it's clean and ready for the deliciousness. Now, lay a piece of parchment paper over the upside-down cups. It's time for cheese sculpting! Place a generous mound of shredded cheese on top of each cup, pressing the cheese down to form the shape of a taco shell. You can use cheddar, Monterey Jack, or any other meltable cheese of your choice.

3

Bake until crispy

Carefully place the muffin tin with the cheese taco shells into the preheated oven. Bake them for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden brown and crisps up. Don't worry if they look a little bubbly―that's a sign of cheesy goodness!

4

Shape the taco cups

Once the cheese taco shells are perfectly crispy, remove the tin from the oven. Let them cool for a minute or so to avoid burning your taste buds. Once they're cool enough to handle, gently lift the cheese taco shells off the parchment paper and carefully place them on an upside-down egg carton or any other support that will keep them upright. This step is crucial if you want your taco cups to maintain their shape!

5

Fill with taco goodness

Now comes the fun part! Fill each cheese taco cup with your favorite taco fillings. You can go classic with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream. Or get creative and try different fillings like grilled chicken, sautéed veggies, or even a cheesy queso dip! The choice is yours, so go ahead and let your taste buds do the salsa dance!

6

Indulge in cheesiness

Once you've filled your cheese taco cups with all the taco goodness, it's time to dig in! Bite into the cheesy, crunchy shell and savor the explosion of flavors. These little cups of joy are meant to be devoured with gusto! Enjoy the cheesy fiesta and relish the fact that you just created a masterpiece.