Cheesy Shell Taco Bites

Step 1

For Shells:.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 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.

Step 4

Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 7 minutes.

Step 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.

Step 6

For the Taco Filling:

Step 7

Cook hamburger until browned.

Step 8

Drain the fat and stir in taco mix and 1/2 cup salsa/picante sauce.

Step 9

Simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Step 10

Assembly:.

Step 11

Spoon beef mixture in cooled cheese cups and top with the 3 shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, cubed avocados and cilantro.