They are portion-sized snacks that make the party more fun; just grab one and go!
With a handful of simple ingredients and a muffin tray, you can quickly prepare a batch of these little marvels. But don’t let their small size fool you; they are filling and loaded with flavors and textures. Instead of rolling the ingredients in tortillas, this dish is prepared with mini corn or flour tortillas being pressed into a muffin pan and baked into a crisp cup that holds the savory filling and some delicious toppings like sour cream, enchilada sauce, and guacamole. This mouth-watering portable enchilada cups is less messy than the traditional taco or enchilada, where the filling keeps falling off from the sides and bottom as you eat. These bite-sized savory treats offer all the flavors and fun of traditional Enchiladas in a convenient and portable form.
Perfect pick-me-up appetizer/finger food Can be doubled or tripled Perfect for game day or get-togethers Can be made in advance, and Kids love them- tested and tried!
So, if you want to impress your guests and elevate your snacking game to a new level, these flavor-packed, mess-free Enchilada cups can do wonders for you.
Enchilada Sauce — Mexican style mildly spicy and richly flavorful enchilada sauce is the crucial ingredient for this recipe. You can use store-bought enchilada sauce or make your own at home. Black Beans — Added for flavor and nutrition to this recipe. Fresh or canned beans can be used. If using canned black beans, remember to drain and wash them before using. Cheese blend — I have used Mexican blend cheese for maximum flavor and a touch of authenticity to the recipe. However, you can also use mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, or even cheddar cheese to make your recipe. Green Onion — Fresh and crunchy green onions are added for more flavor. Taco Seasoning — This seasoning lends mouth-watering flavors to the dish. Garnishes — Sliced olives and sour cream are used as garnishes. Warm the tortillas to prevent breakage — Warming them is the best way to avoid breakage when shaping them into muffin cups. Warming the tortillas in the oven/ microwave softens them, making them more pliable and less likely to break. Shaping the tortillas — Warm tortillas will take the shape of a cup when gently pressed into the muffin cavity. Gently push the tortilla into the muffin mold so that the base of the tortilla touches the muffin cup. This ensures a perfect cup-like shape and a sturdy base. Be gentle when shaping the tortillas — Try to be gentle when you press the tortillas into the cavity as they are soft (after they are warmed) and will tend to tear off easily if pressed too hard.
Substitute for rotisserie chicken — Rotisserie chicken makes a good choice for this recipe, but if you prefer something other than rotisserie chicken, you can use canned chicken. However, you should drain it well and pat it dry before adding in the other ingredients. Want them spicier? Red Chile Habanero or Green Chile Habanero can be added to the Enchilada sauce to make the dish hot and spicier. Whisk it up and add it to your chicken, beans, and veggies to make them spicier and more flavorful. Scaling the recipe is easy — This recipe makes 12 Enchilada cups, but it can be doubled or tripled to cater to a larger gathering. Please refer to the recipe card for the same. Avoid overcooking — To get the most delicious mini Enchilada cups, avoid toasting them more than the recommended time. It may make the cheese chewy and unappealing.
Chips and salsa Mexican Rice Bean dip Refried beans Corn Salsa Jalapeños Pico de gallo or homemade salsa Guacamole
Follow the step-by-step instructions below to make the best Mini Chicken Enchilada Cups
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