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ENCHILADA CUPS: Recipe

ENCHILADA CUPS: Recipe

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  • Author: Lola
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 enchilada cups
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These flavorful Enchilada Cups are a delightful twist on traditional enchiladas, combining all the classic Mexican flavors in a convenient and adorable single-serve cup. Perfect for parties or a fun family dinner!


Ingredients

Tortilla Cups:

  • 12 small flour tortillas

Enchilada Filling:

  • 1 10-oz can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 14-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 4-oz can diced green chilies
  • 2 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • ¾ cup corn kernels
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning

Toppings:

  • 1 cup Mexican-blend cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare Tortilla Cups: Preheat oven to 375°F. Gently press the tortillas into a muffin tin to create cup shapes. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly browned and crisp.
  2. Make Enchilada Filling: In a bowl, mix the enchilada sauce, black beans, green chilies, chicken, corn, and taco seasoning until well combined.
  3. Assemble: Spoon the filling into the tortilla cups. Top each cup with cheese.
  4. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Serve: Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and diced tomatoes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like bell peppers, olives, or jalapeños.
  • Feel free to top with sour cream, avocado, or salsa for added flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 enchilada cup
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg