Easy Festive Taco Cups Recipe | Quick & Delicious Appetizer

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 pound ground turkey or ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or taco seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1‑1/4 cups shredded taco-flavored cheese or Mexican cheese blend, divided 1 can (11-1/2 ounces) refrigerated corn breadstick dough Chopped fresh tomato and sliced green onion for garnish (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Add turkey; cook until turkey is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic, oregano, chili powder and salt. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese; set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 36 miniature (1-3/4-inch) muffin pan cups. Remove dough from container but do not unroll dough. Separate dough into 8 pieces at perforations. Divide each piece into 3 pieces; roll or pat each piece into 3-inch circle. Press circles into prepared muffin pan cups.
3. Fill each cup with 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons turkey mixture. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle tops of taco cups with remaining 3/4 cup cheese; bake 2 to 3 minutes more until cheese is melted. Garnish with tomato and green onion, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Mexican