Just 3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all it takes to make these tasty bean and cheese taco bites. The crowd will go crazy over them at your next get together!
The big game is just a few weeks away and I just have to share one of our current favorite finger foods that I’ve been making and serving throughout football season and at almost every get together we’ve had here lately. And honestly, we’ve been eating them for dinner at least once a week. The boys have actually been the ones making them because, seriously, they’re so easy! And so quick to make!
Just 3 ingredients (chips, refried beans and cheese) and about 15 minutes is all it takes. My kind of recipe!
I recommend using the multigrain tortilla chips from Food Should Taste Good because they’re the perfect shape and texture to turn the chip into a mini taco shell. They’re the only chips I’ve tested the recipe with because they’re a family favorite and the taco bites turn out so great using them. (This post is not sponsored by Food Should Taste Good. We just love their chips!)
All you do is spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and line it with unbroken chips. I recommend buying a large bag of chips that doesn’t look like the bag has been smashed at all so you can find plenty of unbroken chips to use. We usually buy these chips at Costco which as you know, comes in a jumbo sized bag!
You’ll then spread about 2 teaspoons of refried beans down the middle of each chip being sure to spread all the way to the edges of the chip. The beans will help soften the middle of the chip as they bake so it’s easy to fold into a taco.
Next comes the cheese! Sprinkle about a tablespoon of shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the beans on each chip.
The chips will bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Once they come out of the oven, you’ll fold each chip into a taco shape and place them on a serving platter to serve.
It’s just that easy and they’re so tasty!
The last time I made these for a crowd, they disappeared so fast, I had to make another batch ASAP. Boy was I thankful for how quick they are to make because the crowd was cheering for more more more!
I usually serve them with salsa, sour cream and guacamole for dipping. Mmmm…mmmm!
These taco bites are sure to win over the crowd at your next get together or just your family on a busy weeknight! Easy, cheesy and no utensils needed…WINNER!!
Enjoy!
xoxo,
Maegan
Bean and Cheese Taco Bites
Author: Maegan – The BakerMama
Recipe type: Appetizer
- 30 unbroken multigrain tortilla chips (I use Food Should Taste Good brand)
- 1-1/4 cups refried beans
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Space the chips out on the baking sheet. Spread about 2 teaspoons of refried beans down the middle of each chip being sure to spread all the way to the edges of the chip. (The beans will help soften the middle of the chip as they bake so it’s easy to fold into a taco without the chip breaking.)
- Sprinkle about a tablespoon of shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the beans on each chip.
- Bake the chips for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and fold each chip into a taco shape before transferring to a serving plate.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream and/or guacamole for dipping.
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Mini Bacon Ranch Cheese Balls by Honey & Birch
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Monte Cristo Poppers by See Aimee Cook
Chile Beer Sangria by Cake ‘n Knife
Low Carb Stuffed Crust Pizza by Sustaining the Powers
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No Churn Pistachio Baklava Ice Cream by Club Narwhal
Roasted Jalapeno Poppers by Off the Eaten Path
Buffalo Cauliflower Mac and Cheese by Hello Little Home
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Wings by Around My Family Table
Gluten Free Bread Sticks by What A Girl Eats
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Buffalo Chicken Deviled Eggs by The Crumby Cupcake
Greek Meatballs by Two Places at Once
Baked Taco Empanadas by Simplify, Live, Love
Cheese Sticks by Coffee Love Travel
Bacon Wrapped Blue Cheese Meatballs by West via Midwest
Puff Pastry Bacon Pizza Twists by 2 Cookin Mamas
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Pastrami Nachos by A Little Gathering
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