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Published: Feb 18, 2017 · Modified: Nov 11, 2020 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Black Bean Taco Cups

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A mini taco cup topped with a sliced black olive.

Mini Taco Cups made with black beans and phyllo dough. These make ahead bites are perfect for serving as an appetizer anytime of the year.

Filled with seasoned black beans, cheese, guacamole and fresh tomatoes.

Black Bean Taco Cups filled with cheese and guacamole and topped with a black olive slice.

Appetizers are never out of season. I serve appetizers at just about every get-together we have and there are times when all I want for dinner are appetizers.

Mini tacos served on a white plate.

These black bean taco cups are perfect for a party or for just when you are craving appetizers.

I used phyllo dough to make these cups. They are super easy, stay extra crispy, and have a great crunch with every bite! Need I say more?

This is a great recipe to use a bit of homemade taco seasoning.

Phyllo cups without any filling arranged on a white platter.

Table of Contents
How do you make the phyllo cups?
Can I make these ahead of time?
What type of filling do I use?
Other Great Appetizers:
Black Bean Taco Cups

How do you make the phyllo cups?

I started with phyllo dough and brushed seasoned melted butter between each layer. After four layers, I sliced the dough into 3 inch squares.

The squares were placed in mini muffin tins and baked.

Mini taco cups filled with cheese and guacamole.

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can make the cups ahead of time and then fill just before serving. I was a bit worried about the phyllo cups becoming soggy after adding the filling, but they stayed crunchy for a couple of hours!

Black bean taco cups topped with a black olive.

What type of filling do I use?

For the filling of these crunchy taco cups, I used homemade guacamole, black beans, tomatoes, cheese and olives. You can easily add your favorite ingredients - like salsa, sour cream or pickled peppers.

Other Great Appetizers:

  • Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels
  • Coconut Shrimp
  • Cranberry Jalapeno Bites
  • Puff Pastry Straws
  • Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
  • Homemade Boursin Cheese
  • Salami and Cheese Pinwheels

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below or snap a picture and tag me on Instagram #beyondthechickencoop

Check out my complete collection of appetizer recipes.

Black bean taco cups are just what you need for your next party!

Black Bean Taco Cups

Kathy
Mini Taco Cups made with black beans and phyllo dough.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 people
Calories 96 kcal

Equipment

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  • Mini Muffin Tin
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Ingredients
  

Phyllo Cups

  • 1 roll frozen phyllo dough thawed
  • ¼ cup butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon taco seasoning

Filling

  • 1 can black beans rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup guacamole
  • ½ cup sliced olives
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

Phyllo Cups

  • Remove 4 sheets of phyllo dough from package.  Cover with a clean towel.
    1 roll frozen phyllo dough thawed
  • Mix melted butter and ½ teaspoon taco seasoning together.
    ¼ cup butter melted, ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
  • Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a cutting board. Brush very lightly with butter. 
  • Place another sheet of dough directly on top of the first sheet. Brush very lightly with butter.
    Repeat with a third sheet.
    Place fourth sheet on top, but do not butter.
  • Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut dough into 3 inch squares.
  • Grab each stack and place into a mini muffin tin pressing dough down into corners.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes until golden. When slightly cooled, carefully remove from muffin tins. 

Beans

  • Pour beans into a colander and rinse to remove all sauce. Shake to remove any excess water. Pour beans into a bowl and mix in ½ teaspoon taco seasoning. 
    1 can black beans rinsed, ½ teaspoon taco seasoning

Assemble Cups

  • Add 1-2 teaspoons of beans to the bottom of each cup. 
  • Add a small amount of cheese, tomatoes, guacamole so cups are full. Top with olives and fresh chopped cilantro.
    ½ cup chopped tomatoes, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup guacamole, ½ cup sliced olives, 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Notes

Optional ingredients to add: chopped onions, salsa, sour cream, slice jalapenos.
Phyllo cups can be made ahead of time and stored in an air tight container for up to one day.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 0.6mg
Keyword appetizer with black beans, taco appetizer, taco cups
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Comments

  1. Fred G says

    December 26, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    A great snack idea.

    Reply
  2. Natanja says

    March 01, 2017 at 6:55 am

    These are so adorable! A second ago I didn't even know about mini taco cups with phyllo dough and now I am totally craving them. 🙂 Beautiful pictures, they certainly made me hungry!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 01, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      Just a little warning...they are addicting!

      Reply
  3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    February 23, 2017 at 8:38 am

    I love all Mexican foods and these cute little appetizer cups look so good! Yummy!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 26, 2017 at 5:32 am

      Thanks, Elaine! They are really yummy!

      Reply
  4. Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com says

    February 23, 2017 at 1:06 am

    Completely agree with you - appetizers are never out of season, especially when they look that pretty 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 26, 2017 at 5:33 am

      There's always a reason for a little party! And then you must serve appetizers! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    February 22, 2017 at 4:01 am

    These adorable taco cups look taco-licious, Kathy. Love the fact you used phyllo dough. Loving these beauties.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 26, 2017 at 5:37 am

      They are cute! The only problem is they disappear so quickly! Everyone love 'em!

      Reply
  6. Patti says

    February 21, 2017 at 11:16 pm

    This is a great idea. We like to have "Happy Hour" occasionally at our house. We serve "Mocktails", and have finger foods. I'm adding this to my menu plan.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 26, 2017 at 5:48 am

      Having a Happy Hour sounds like fun!

      Reply
  7. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    February 21, 2017 at 8:05 pm

    Say no more and count me in for some of these bite sized tacos!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 26, 2017 at 5:50 am

      Tacos are one of my favorite foods, but make them in bite sized and I love 'em even more!

      Reply
  8. David @ Spiced says

    February 21, 2017 at 4:57 am

    You are totally right that appetizers never go out of style! No matter what time of the year, there's always an occasion for delicious appetizers. For me, this is college basketball food now that March is almost here. Love the bite-sized taco approach here. Yum!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 21, 2017 at 7:17 pm

      You'll be all set for March Madness with these appetizers!

      Reply
  9. Michele says

    February 20, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    Those cups are so dang cute! Im loving the bite sized goodness!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 20, 2017 at 6:44 pm

      There is something about food in mini form! They just taste better!

      Reply
  10. karrie @ Tasty Ever After says

    February 20, 2017 at 7:13 am

    You had me at taco cups! lol! I LOVE tacos or taco anything and I could eat these cups for dinner...or lunch...or breakfast. Perfect for meatless Monday today too!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 20, 2017 at 6:44 pm

      Taco, Taco! They are perfect for just about anytime! 🙂

      Reply
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