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Applebee’s Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos Recipe
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Applebee’s Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos Recipe

Applebee’s Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos combine crispy wonton shells with seasoned beef, sautéed onions, melted Cheddar, Applewood-smoked bacon, pickles and spicy honey mustard.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Party Recipe, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican, TexMex
Keyword: Applebee's, Beef, Burgers, Cheese, Street Tacos, Tacos
Yield: 4 Wonton Tacos

Ingredients

Spicy Honey Mustard

  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
  • 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper

Wonton Taco Shells

  • 4 large Wonton Wrappers
  • Vegetable Oil for frying

Cheeseburger Filling

  • 8 ounces 80/20 Ground Beef
  • 1/4 cup finely diced Yellow Onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese Blend

Toppings

  • 4 slices Applewood-Smoked Bacon cooked crisp and chopped
  • 1/3 cup finely diced Dill Pickles

Instructions

Prepare the Spicy Honey Mustard

  • Add mayonnaise, honey, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, hot sauce and cayenne to a small bowl.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Prepare the Wonton Taco Shells

  • Pour about 1 inch vegetable oil into a deep skillet or saucepan.
  • Heat oil to 350°F.
  • Carefully lower one wonton wrapper into the oil.
  • Using tongs, gently fold the wrapper into a taco shape while keeping the center open enough for filling.
  • Fry for about 30 seconds.
  • Turn and continue frying until crisp and golden, about 30 seconds longer.
  • Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
  • Repeat with the remaining wrappers.

Prepare the Cheeseburger Filling

  • Add ground beef and onion to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until browned and the onion is tender.
  • Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.
  • Cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove skillet from heat.
  • Add Cheddar cheese.
  • Stir just until the cheese begins to melt through the beef.

Assemble the Wonton Tacos

  • Divide the warm cheeseburger filling among the crispy wonton shells.
  • Top evenly with chopped bacon.
  • Add diced pickles.
  • Drizzle generously with spicy honey mustard.
  • Serve immediately.
Notes
  • Applebee’s describes the filling as ground beef sautéed with onions and “Cheddar cheeses.” A blend of mild and sharp Cheddar gives a good home-kitchen approximation.
  • For an easier shell method, lightly brush wonton wrappers with oil, drape them over the bars of an oven rack or taco mold and bake at 375°F for about 6 to 8 minutes, until crisp and golden.
  • Use purchased spicy honey mustard when you want the fastest version. Add a little hot sauce if it needs more bite.
  • Fry the shells shortly before serving. Once filled with hot beef and sauce, wontons gradually lose their crunch.