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Enchilada Cups

Handheld, mess-free, and full of flavor, these Enchilada Cups are a crowd-pleaser perfect for parties, game days, or family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tortilla Cups
  • 12 pieces small flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon aluminum foil balls One for each cup
Filling
  • 10 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • 14 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 ounces green chilies
  • 2.5 cups shredded cooked chicken Rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 3/4 cup corn
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 to 2 pieces green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 pieces Roma tomato, diced small
  • as needed tablespoon sour cream Optional for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and let it fully preheat before placing anything inside.
  2. Prepare aluminum foil balls about the size of a golf ball, one for each cup.
  3. Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds until soft and pliable.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Press each warm tortilla into a muffin pan cup, pleating the sides as needed.
  2. Place an aluminum foil ball in each tortilla cup to maintain its shape.
  3. Bake the tortilla cups for 10 to 12 minutes until slightly golden and firm.
Making the Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine red enchilada sauce, black beans, green chilies, chicken, corn, and taco seasoning.
  2. Mix everything thoroughly and adjust seasonings to taste.
Filling and Final Bake
  1. Fill each tortilla cup with the enchilada filling, packing it generously.
  2. Top each filled cup with shredded cheese and return to the oven for another 10 to 13 minutes until the cheese melts.
Serving
  1. Remove the cups from the oven and let them rest for 3 to 5 minutes before lifting them out.
  2. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, diced tomato, and a dollop of sour cream.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

These cups can be customized with various toppings or by adjusting the filling ingredients. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze them for up to 1 month.