Name: Crispy Mexican Bites
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Cuisine: MexicanLatin America & Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 36 Tostitos Tortilla Scoops; 1 cup drained canned black beans; 1 cup chunky salsa, drained; 6 scallions, chopped fine

Why This Recipe Works

This Crispy Mexican Bites recipe combines all the flavors of a plate of nachos into individual hors d’ouevres. Draining the canned beans rids them of any tinny flavor, while draining excess liquid from the salsa ensures the Crispy Mexican Bites stay crispy.

Before You Begin

Make-Ahead Note: The cream cheese mixture can be refrigerated for 3 days. Fill the scoops up to 1 hour before serving.

Instructions

Stir cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, oregano, and chili powder together in bowl until smooth. Fill each tortilla scoop with black beans, salsa, cheese mixture, and scallions. Serve within 1 hour.