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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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Black Bean Taco Cups
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
Nutrition
Fred G says
A great snack idea.
Natanja says
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!
Kathy says
Just a little warning...they are addicting!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
I love all Mexican foods and these cute little appetizer cups look so good! Yummy!
Kathy says
Thanks, Elaine! They are really yummy!
Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com says
Completely agree with you - appetizers are never out of season, especially when they look that pretty 🙂
Kathy says
There's always a reason for a little party! And then you must serve appetizers! 🙂
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
These adorable taco cups look taco-licious, Kathy. Love the fact you used phyllo dough. Loving these beauties.
Kathy says
They are cute! The only problem is they disappear so quickly! Everyone love 'em!
Patti says
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.
Kathy says
Having a Happy Hour sounds like fun!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
Say no more and count me in for some of these bite sized tacos!
Kathy says
Tacos are one of my favorite foods, but make them in bite sized and I love 'em even more!
David @ Spiced says
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!!
Kathy says
You'll be all set for March Madness with these appetizers!
Michele says
Those cups are so dang cute! Im loving the bite sized goodness!
Kathy says
There is something about food in mini form! They just taste better!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
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!
Kathy says
Taco, Taco! They are perfect for just about anytime! 🙂