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cute little small tortilla bites to wake up
your palate and stimulate a desire for more
These are so easy to make,
everything can be done in advance,
you can make them as spicy as you like by adding your favorite
seasoning,
the possibilities are endless.... serve them with wine
or beer
Take them to a party
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Appetizers
with photographs.
Mexican
Tortilla Appetizer Cups
source: recipe and
photograph created by www.finedinings.com
Yield: 24
2/3 cup Roma
tomatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 teaspoons dried Thyme, divided
pinch of sugar
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 tablespoon oil
6 ounce package 5-inch corn tortilla's
2/3 cup deli roast beef, diced fine
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated
Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise, add salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon thyme and sugar.
Roast on baking sheet at 175° for 4 hours. Set
aside. Can be made 1 week ahead
Enclose garlic and oil in foil, roast in an ovenproof
pan at 400° for 30 minutes. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out garlic from skins. Set aside.
Can be made 1 day
ahead
Cut 24 (2-1/4-inch) circles from tortilla's; microwave for 20 seconds to
soften. Press into miniature muffin tins, bake at 350° for 5 to 7 minutes.
Can be made 1 day
ahead
In a bowl mix together and combine roast beef with remaining 2 teaspoons thyme,
the roasted garlic
and tomatoes. Taste for seasoning, if you prefer a spicier appetizer add cilantro
and plenty of hot sauce. Spoon into Mexican cups, top with grated cheese and serve.
Wine
recommendation: Chianti, beer
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