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Taco Bites

Taco bites are a fun and delicious way to enjoy taco flavors in a bite-sized form, perfect for parties and customizable with various toppings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2-4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cups
  • 4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Toppings
  • sour cream
  • pico de gallo
  • green onions
  • black olives
  • avocado
  • hot sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped red onion and salt, sautéing for 6-7 minutes until the onion is soft.
  3. Stir in the undrained black beans and taco seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes while mashing some beans with a fork or spoon to mix everything well. Remove from heat.
  4. Cut the tortillas into 3.5-inch rounds and soften them in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. Brush the rounds with olive oil.
  5. Press each tortilla round into the muffin tin to create small cups.
  6. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the bean mixture into each tortilla cup and top with shredded cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the taco bites are golden brown and bubbly.
  2. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Taco bites are great as a fun appetizer or snack. Serve them warm with an array of toppings on the side to allow customization. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 10 minutes. Consider using a cookie cutter to easily cut tortilla rounds or try different proteins and cheeses for variations.