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Serving Size : 30 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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SHELLS:
1 lb Lean ground beef
1 ts Chili powder
1/8 ts Garlic; minced
1 Egg
1/4 ts Salt
FILLING:
1 c Sour cream
1/2 ts Cumin
3 tb Green onions; minced
2 tb Ripe olives; chopped
2 tb Green chiles; chopped
TOPPING:
1/3 c Sharp Cheddar cheese; shredded
SHELLS:
Combine ingredients for the shells and divide into 30 balls. Press
into miniature muffin tins forming miniature "pie shells".
FILLING & TOPPING:
Combine filling ingredients and divide mixture evenly among the
meat shells. Place a heaping 1/2 ts shredded cheese on top of the
filling in each shell.
Bake in a preheated 425 degree F oven for 7-8 minutes.
Remove pinata cups from muffin tins and place on paper towels to
drain. Serve hot.
Pinata cups may be prepared the day before serving, covered, and
refrigerated. Reheat in a 350 degree F oven for 5-8 minutes.
They may be flash frozen and stored in plastic bags. Reheat frozen
pinata cups in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes or until heated
through.
Source: "Teasers and Appeasers" an Hors d'Oeuvre Cookbook.
