Mexican Snack Cups
Perfect for parties, game nights, or an irresistible snack, these Mexican Snack Cups pack bold flavors and effortless charm into bite-sized treats! Built on a crunchy base of crushed tortilla chips, each cup is layered with refried beans, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and seasoned ground beef or chicken. After a quick bake, these savory delights are crowned with dollops of sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo, and garnished with fresh cilantro and optional jalapeños for a zesty, colorful finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, these snack cups are a handheld explosion of your favorite Mexican flavors, served with lime wedges for a tangy kick. Ideal as a crowd-pleaser or a satisfying appetizer, these Mexican Snack Cups are a must-try for lovers of vibrant, easy-to-make Tex-Mex recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups (crushed) Tortilla chips
- 1 cup Refried beans
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Cooked and seasoned ground beef (or chicken)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Guacamole
- 0.5 cup Pico de gallo
- 2 tablespoons Diced jalapeños (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 pieces (for garnish) Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Line a muffin tin with parchment or silicone liners to make it easier to remove the snack cups later.
3. Take the crushed tortilla chips and divide them evenly among the muffin tin compartments. Press them down lightly to create a base.
4. Layer a tablespoon of refried beans on top of the crushed tortilla chips in each compartment.
5. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar cheese over the refried beans.
6. Add a heaping tablespoon of cooked, seasoned ground beef (or chicken) on top of the cheese layer.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the layers are heated through.
8. Once baked, remove the snack cups from the oven and let them cool slightly for 3-5 minutes.
9. Add a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo to each snack cup.
10. Garnish with diced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy these flavorful, handheld Mexican Snack Cups!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.4 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.2 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 373 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3058 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.7 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 108.5 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1275 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2602 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
