Keto Taco Cupcakes are delicious and savory treats. These are perfect for following a keto or low-carb diet. These tasty bites are made with minced beef, cheese, and toppings that include cream cheese, eggs, taco seasoning, salsa, cilantro, and onion, all stuffed in fathead dough. These are baked in a muffin tin, which makes them ideal for portion size distribution without the effort. These cupcakes are good to prepare for the party appetizers or a weeknight meal. These are loaded with flavors devoid of additional carbs. The mix of mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese is used to prepare this fathead dough. These Keto Taco Cupcakes are not dairy-free, as the fathead dough contains cheese and cream cheese; we can use dairy-free cheese and vegan cream cheese to prepare dairy-free fathead dough, but it might not work in the same way.
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STATS:
- Diet: Keto & Gluten-Free
- Time of prep: 15 mints.
- Serving size: 1 cupcake
- Time of cooking: 20 mints.
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Overall time: 35 mints.
- Course: Appetizer
- Portion size: 6
- Yield: 6 cupcakes
- Mode of cooking: Oven
EQUIPMENT:
- Muffin tin
- Mixing bowls
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Cheese grater
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- One cup almond flour
- Two tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ lb. ground beef
- 1 tbsp. taco seasoning
- ¼ cup onion
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup salsa
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp. cilantro
INGREDIENT NOTES:
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- We use mozzarella cheese to prepare the pliable dough when it is melted.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We use this flour to create the keto dough, and it is also gluten-free, which helps to hold the dough.
CREAM CHEESE:
- It is used to bind the fathead dough, and it also adds softness to the dough.
BEEF:
- We use this to add lean beef to the cupcakes to produce lean beef, and it also adds protein to the cupcakes.
TACO SEASONING:
- We have to add homemade taco seasoning, which should be sugar-free, to prepare the keto-friendly dish.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- It is added to prepare the dough, and it melts properly, so we get a good cheesy taste in cupcakes.
SALSA:
- We have to use keto salsa to include the flavors without the carbs.
SOUR CREAM:
- It is added to provide the tangy and creamy flavor without the carbs.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We can preheat the oven at three-seventy-five degrees F.
- Then we can apply the oil to the tin.
- We can melt the mozzarella and cream cheese in the microwave for one minute and stir to make it smooth.
- Then we can include almond flour & egg in the cheese mixture and mix to form the smooth dough.
- We can make six balls with the dough and press the dough into muffin cups.
- Then we can saute onions till they get translucent.
- Then we can add ground beef and taco seasoning and cook to brown the meat.
- We can add the beef to the cup.
- Add the shredded cheese to the mixture to cover the cupcakes.
- Bake for 15 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Then cool down the cupcakes, top them with cilantro, salsa, or sour cream, and serve warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Serve these taco cupcakes with guacamole.
- We can also add some jalapeno slices to make the spicy cupcakes.
- You can also add a green salad with these cupcakes for a filling lunch or dinner.
- Keto Tortilla chips or queso also pair with these cupcakes.
- We can garnish these cupcakes with black olive slices or green onions.
- You can also serve these taco cupcakes in a taco platter at a party.
- Serve as part of a keto taco platter for guests.
TIPS:
- We can apply the oil to our hands or wet them to prevent the dough from getting sticky.
- You can set the dough in the corners of the muffin tin to form the structure.
- Take out these cupcakes from tin after five minutes so it gets lightly cool.
- Use the silicon muffin tray to remove the cupcakes easily.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We would reserve the cupcakes in a box for four days.
FREEZER:
- We can reserve the cupcakes for two months in bags.
FAQs:
Will I make non-dairy taco cupcakes?
- We can prepare the dairy-free cupcakes with dairy-free cheese and vegan cream cheese, but it might not give the same results.
Are these taco cupcakes spicy?
- These taco cupcakes are mildly spicy, but you can add hot salsa or chili flakes and adjust the spice as you like.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Size of portion: One cupcake
Overall carbs: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Number of calories: 210 kcal
Protein: 13g
Vitamin A: 350 IU
Fat: 16g
Sodium: 290mg
Net carbs: 5g
Potassium: 180mg
Iron: 1.4mg
Calcium: 120mg
Serving: 6