Cheesy, zesty, and perfect for parties or a fun dinner! These little bites are packed with taco flavor but made lighter for a Weight Watchers–friendly option.
📖 Ingredients (WW-Friendly)
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef (96% lean) or use ground turkey for fewer points
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning (low sodium if possible)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 1 ½ cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (instead of full-fat 2 cups)
- Optional: chopped cilantro, green onions, or plain nonfat Greek yogurt for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef (or turkey) over medium heat until fully browned. Drain any fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes with green chiles. Let simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups. Sprinkle with reduced-fat cheese.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before removing. Serve warm with optional toppings.
🌟 Weight Watchers Tips
- Swap meat: Use 99% lean ground turkey for the lowest points.
- Cheese control: Reduced-fat cheese saves points but still gives plenty of flavor.
- Toppings: Use fresh salsa, chopped veggies, or nonfat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
✨ Serving Size: 1–2 bites
🟢 WW Points (per bite): about 2–3 points (depending on your meat & cheese choices)
