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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 59.4
  • Total Fat: 1.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.3 mg
  • Sodium: 148.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 2.2 g

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Mini Taco Cups

Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
Mini Taco Cups

Introduction

These bite-size tacos are always a hit in our house! Have some fun with this recipe; try adding chopped chives, avocado, different varieties of beans, or red onions.
 These bite-size tacos are always a hit in our house! Have some fun with this recipe; try adding chopped chives, avocado, different varieties of beans, or red onions.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    Special equipment needed:
    Mini muffin tins

    8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
    3/4 cup fat-free refried beans
    1 1/2 teaspoons Chef Meg's Taco Seasoning
    2 tablespoons black beans, drained and rinsed
    2 tablespoons sharp cheddar, shredded
    2 tablespoons salsa

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place a sheet of phyllo dough on a cutting board, and spritz with nonstick spray. Repeat with 7 more sheets of dough, but do not spray the top of the last sheet. Cut the dough into 12 equal squares. Place one square in each cup of a mini muffin tin. After all the pastry is in the cups, spray the top of the sheets with nonstick spray.

Combine the refried beans and taco seasoning. Fill each cup 3/4 of the way full with the seasoned beans. Top with a half teaspoon each of the black beans and cheese. Bake 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and top with 1/2 teaspoon salsa.

Makes 12 mini cups. Serve warm.








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  • ITSHOWYOULIVE

    Incredible!
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    Used wonton wrappers instead of phyllo and turned out well. Served these appetizers at New Year's Eve get together and they were quite popular...I will be making again for sure :)! - 1/2/11

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  • ROLLINGREEVES

    Incredible!
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    Baked Tostitos Scoops are also a good idea! - 12/26/10

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  • NEWHORIZONSR4ME


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    Hey Chef Meg, is the phyllo dough stacked (layered) and they cut into twelve pieces? I've never worked with phyllo. - 11/30/10

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  • I_AM_EEVIE


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    That picture does not look like it uses phyllo dough. It almost looks like a small corn tortilla fried. Where's the beans in the photo? Looks good though. I've made bigger versions using corn tortillas & baked them for a taco salad. Big hit in my house each week! - 10/30/12

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  • MOMMYNURSE


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    I wonder if you could make a bigger version of this for a taco salad? We love taco salad but quit buying the shells when we realized there are TWO grams of TRANSFAT per salad shell! - 12/24/10

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  • GREASE31

    Incredible!
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    I luv this, recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 12/17/12

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  • CINDY-K


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    Directions indicate stack of phyllo sheets (8 layers) which is typical when working with phyllo dough. One sheet would not work at all as it is paper thin and could not hold a filling. But photo is definately not phyllo dough at all. Not sure what it is but looks good. - 1/21/12

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  • BIGT_56


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    I just made some tonight using small wonton wrappers. They were yummy. I did use any beans (didn't think of them), but I did use some Wholely Guamole (100 cal. pack) and a little fat free sour cream and reduced fat cheese. - 1/21/12

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  • SWEESIN

    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    so many ways to make from this basic recipe, can add leftover chicken, or beef or shrimp,etc. what and Idea for appetizers. - 12/26/11

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  • BUBBAJILL12

    Very Good
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    So how many can one person eat for a full serving? is one mini cup 60 calories??? - 12/1/10

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  • ALLABOUTLOVE

    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    You need the flavor of Masa (corn) to make these taste right. I am from Texas, and I should know. I like the idea of baked Tostitos scoops. That is more authentic. - 12/17/12

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  • LESSOFMOORE


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Once again, photo and recipe don't match. I remain disappointed:( - 11/11/12

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  • NITAINMN

    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    I have never used phyllo dough for miniature cup appetizers, though, done with wonton wrappers. I have used this recipe last year and it came out fantastic, though, had to avoid the re-fried beans in my cups to further reduce sodium. I shall surely try once again with Phyllo without chickening out. - 6/30/12

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  • MYSTERY-LADY1

    Incredible!
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    Yum - 6/24/12

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  • LTHORNTON79

    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    These are fabulous and really FUN to make! My grocery store sells mini phyllo dough cups in the frozen food section, so check your store because they really save time. - 12/31/11

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  • ASTALANYA

    Incredible!
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    Super easy recipe. Bought premade phyllo shells for tiny 'bites' and Mission low-fat tortillas to make bigger cups. Used salt-free taco seasoning from Penzey's. Great to catch turkey chili or Meg's Chicken Provencal. - 12/27/11

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  • NIKALE

    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Sounds yum - have any Aussies tried this with Mountain Bread? Might need a quick pre-toasting, but I bet it would be a quick alternative - 12/25/11

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  • TURTLERASKIN

    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    I used the tostitos scoops instead of the phyllo, and they came out pretty good. I don't think they actually needed the taco seasoning; I'd use less if I made them again. - 6/23/11

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  • VOLEEN1


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    great - 2/26/13

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  • KLEMIE


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    My niece made these at Christmas time, but she used wonton wrappers instead. They were amazing. I'm thinking of making them for the super bowl. - 1/30/13

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  • ANHELIC


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    Excellent recipe, easy to make and I would certainly make it again. I could use wonton wrappers as well. - 12/29/12

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  • PINKIE78


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    I'd also like to know if the phyllo sheets are layered (I've never worked with it before) and I'd also like to know what is used in the picture - doesn't look like phyllo but looks amazing! Anyway I'm up for the challenge. Going to try this soon - my "20-lbs lost" reward is healthy Mexican night! - 11/17/12

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  • BLUENOSE63

    Very Good
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    The kids loved them - 9/12/12

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  • MRSTAZMAYO

    Incredible!
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    I made these for a group and they were a big hit! - 8/28/12

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  • COOKINGSTARS


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    yummy - 5/4/12

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  • BONSELL


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    1points - 2/23/12

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  • AUNTWILLIE

    Incredible!
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    I can tell how good this is going to be, but I'm just not getting the picture about the Phyllo. Do I stack them 8 deep, then cut the stack into 12 pieces? I can play around with the idea and eventually figure it out, but you guys could sure save me a lot of mess if you help me out he - 1/15/12

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  • GLORYJ364

    Incredible!
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    This was fast simple and great for our Church social. The kids loved it. - 1/14/12

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  • SWEETMAGNOLIA2

    Very Good
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    Easy to make and even my picky eater enjoyed! - 12/26/11

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  • WRTRATHEART


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    Can anyone tell me the sugar grams or if there are any? None of the recipes on here give sugar grams and some of us have to count them as well as calories! Looks like a great recipe! - 12/26/11

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  • KCKITTY43


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    good stuff,lets me have more mexican type food and stay in calorie budget - 12/25/11

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  • KAYYVAUGHN


    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    try - 12/18/11

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  • DANIBUG73

    Very Good
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    looking so change up snack choices. Can't wait to make these tonight. Do not ike refried beans so I am going to try chickpeas instead. Thanks Chef Meg!
    - 10/30/11

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  • SUMMARAH


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    Haven't made these YET! But this gave me some great ideas. Thanks, Meg!!! (I was beginning to get bored with our menu and stuck in a loop ;) - 10/15/11

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  • LITTLEMY2


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    I just started to make this recipe. I guess phyllo dough is not my thing to do. I used white corn tortilla instead on half of a muffin pan. Hmmm... 6 "corn cup" are looked as on the picture but phyllo dough cups have square corners and fluffy... We will see what my family will like and say - 10/12/11

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  • MOMHIL

    Very Good
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    Kids loved them! - 9/27/11

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  • BBRAKEBIL


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    sounds good. - 9/20/11

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  • BYETOLBS


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    sound great! simple and great for any tine.
    - 9/14/11

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  • LORA210

    Very Good
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    very good - 8/29/11

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  • DEBRACHERYL


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    Yummy! - 8/29/11

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  • AMYLOVESTZU


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    yummy thanks - 8/29/11

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  • PRAIRIECROCUS


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    Such a tasty, nutritious Recipe !
    Thanks ! - 8/29/11

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  • MAMAJULIA


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    This sounds a lot like one of my favorite salads. remove the phyllo dough, and add a nice size bowl of mixed spring greens. sometimes I throw in some defrosted sweet corn. I also use a Mexican cheese blend it has a few less calories, sometimes I throw grilled mexican flavored chicken in. - 8/25/11

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  • RECOMANDATION


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    simple and eficent - 8/1/11

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  • CHALLENGER75


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    These were delicious! - 7/4/11

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  • BEAR238304

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    fun way to control portions and get several flavors at once - 7/2/11

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  • GARIANNA1


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    I defdinitely wantr to try this... - 6/30/11

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  • BMCQUEEN006


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    These soud great, also like the idea of the baked tostito scoops, can't wait to try them! - 6/26/11

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  • MMACCAGNONE


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    sounds delicious! 1 point too :) - 6/16/11

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  • NOT-FALLING


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    I am SO saving this one to try! I LOVE tacos! - 6/6/11

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  • KITTYMOM29

    Very Good
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    good with the phyllo dough but would consider the tostitos scoops next time; much easier! - 2/26/11

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  • SHESTOUGH

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    These were delicious, made them for dinner tonight with a side salad and were stuffed! - 1/13/11

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  • KEENAS1

    Incredible!
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    . - 1/11/11

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  • NINJA_SMOO


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    Sounds like fun! - 1/5/11

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  • JULES01543

    Incredible!
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    I thought it was very good. - 1/1/11

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  • DRB13_1


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    QUESTION: How many of these realistically are a "meal." One as a serving does NOT seem like enough. Thanks for answering my question, please. - 12/26/10

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  • JUHOEG


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    great - 12/26/10

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  • RACHELSBAMA

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    what a lovely idea for canape's to take to a party. thanks - 12/26/10

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  • KATHRYNLP

    O.K.
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    they look good though... - 12/26/10

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  • LITTLEGIRLSMOM1


    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    These sure sound good... - 12/1/10

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  • CMFARRELL36


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    Interesting - thank you for the idea. I could use these mini cups for a filling that would be more to our family's tastes. - 12/1/10

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  • KBSPENNY

    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Kid friendly...I used WONTON wrappers also. I substituted the beans w/leftover chicken which I chopped up and sneaked in diced veggies. My son, niece and nephew loved them. - 8/26/11

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