Tiny Tacos Recipe
These Tiny Tacos are an easy and delicious bite-sized appetizer featuring crispy tortilla chips topped with seasoned taco meat, creamy refried beans, and melted colby jack cheese. Perfect for parties or snacks, they are baked until the cheese melts and then folded into tacos, garnished with fresh cilantro and served with tangy sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 24 tiny tacos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 24 round tortilla chips
- ¾ cup refried beans
- ½ cup colby jack cheese, shredded
- ¾ cup taco meat (seasoned ground beef or preferred meat)
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375˚F (190˚C) to prepare for baking the tacos.
- Arrange Chips: Lay the round tortilla chips flat on a large baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Add Toppings: Spread a heaping teaspoon of refried beans down the middle of each chip. Next, top each with an equal amount of seasoned taco meat, then sprinkle with shredded colby jack cheese.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the toppings are heated through.
- Shape Tacos: Remove the baking sheet carefully from the oven. While the chips are still warm and pliable, fold each chip in half to shape it like a taco. Repeat this with all the chips.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the folded tacos and serve with sour cream on the side for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute the taco meat with seasoned shredded chicken or beans for a vegetarian option.
- To make ahead, prep the toppings and assemble just before baking to keep chips crisp.
- For extra spice, add a dash of hot sauce or sliced jalapeños before baking.
- If you prefer softer tacos, you can warm the chips briefly before adding toppings.
Keywords: tiny tacos, bite-sized tacos, appetizer, Mexican snacks, party food, baked tacos
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