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The mini Mexican Chili Bites are like a mini fiesta in your mouth, where the tortilla cups provide a crispy, yet tender base for the rich and spicy chili. The melted cheese adds a luscious, creamy contrast, and the olives offer a burst of briny goodness. These bite-sized delights are perfect for parties, snacks, or any occasion where you want to spice up your snacking experience.
Ingredients
4 | CHI-CHI’S® burrito size flour tortillas |
1 | (15-ounce) can HORMEL® Chili No Beans |
¾ | cup shredded cheddar and Monterey jack cheese blend |
1 | (2.25-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained |
Shredded lettuce | |
½ | cup sour cream |
⅜ | cup sliced green onions |
Directions
Heat oven to 425°F. Using 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut circles from tortillas. Press tortilla circles into cups of mini muffin pan.
Spoon chili into each cup. Sprinkle with cheese and olives.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until the tortilla cups are crisp and cheese is melted.
Serve on bed of shredded lettuce with sour cream and green onions. Makes 16.