Description
Enchilada Cups are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional enchiladas, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in. These crispy corn tortilla cups are generously filled with seasoned ground meat, savory enchilada sauce, and melted cheese, then baked to perfection. Topped with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream, these bite-sized delights offer a satisfying explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 corn tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut each corn tortilla into rounds and press them into the muffin cups to form little bowls.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in the enchilada sauce.
- Generously fill each tortilla cup with the meat mixture, then sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg