Best Mini Mexican Chili Bites Recipes

CHILE RELLENO BITES

Steps:

• Start by prepping your ingredients. See note for wonton wrappers. Cut brick of cheese into four long strips and then again into one inch bricks. Whisk egg whites and water in a small bowl. Use a cutting board or plate for your work space. Use two medium or one large airtight plastic container for freezing/storing. Cut pieces of wax paper to fit in between layers of chile rellenos to prevent sticking. Your fingers will be all gross, so it is best to prepare these items ahead of time.
• You are now ready to start the rolling! I suggest you find something interesting on the tube or radio prior to getting your fingers all mucky. Start by placing one wrapper on your work surface to look like a diamond. Using your fingers, lightly baste egg white mixture over the entire surface. Place one cheese brick in the bottom center. Fold up bottom edge and roll once. Fold in sides to look like an open envelope. Fold over the rest of the way to make a nice, neat little package. Place in your container.
• Continue with remaining cheese and wonton wrappers. Avoid having any of the rellenos touch, as they will freeze together and make it difficult to fry later. You might end up with an uneven number. Save the cheese for use in another dish and/or fry the wonton wrappers to make crispy noodles (the ones they give you as an appetizer in Chinese food restaurants).
• Cover your container and place in the freezer for a minimum of one hour. I've kept these in the freezer in an airtight container for two months or more.
• When you are ready to prepare your rellenos, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy medium sauce pan over medium-high heat. Different ranges take varying amounts of time to heat. If you sprinkle a dab of water into the hot oil and it sizzles and spits- it is ready. (Be careful doing this...)
• Using a fry spoon (see picture), add 5-8 (depending on pan size) chile rellenos to hot oil. Flipping once or twice, cook rellenos until they are golden brown and crispy. The way I know they are cooked is when the first relleno starts to leak cheese. The sound of the oil will change dramatically when this happens. Then I know it is time to remove them all before they are void of any cheese. This takes approximately 3-4 minutes and will decrease in time as you fry because your oil will get progressively hotter.
• Remove rellenos with your fry spoon to a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet. If you are making a large batch, heat your oven to the lowest possible temperature to keep warm while frying, but not too hot to have a cheese explosion. Again, the goal is to keep the cheese inside the wrapper!
• Serve immediately with salsa, sour cream or guacamole. Enjoy your Chile Relleno Bites!
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

MEXICAN FIESTA BITES

Steps:

• Smooth about a teaspoon of refried beans over the top of the Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®. Sprinkle lightly with taco seasoning.
• Add a layer of guacamole, then salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.
• Top with some chopped tomatoes, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and Cheddar cheese. Place an olive slice on the top.

MEXICAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, cayenne and chile paste and stir until the beef is coated with the seasonings. Add the tomatoes with their juices, beans, enchilada sauce and chocolate and stir. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Garnish the chili with your desired toppings and serve.

MINI MEXICAN TACO BITES

Steps:

• 1. Prepare your skillet and season then brown your ground beef/turkey until no longer pink. Drain, if necessary.
• 2. Add in your Frontera Taco Skillet sauce or whatever taco seasoning sauce you are using. Once done, cover and put to the side.
• 3. TO PREPARE WONTON WRAPPERS: You will need a mini muffin tray, non-stick spray, and wonton wrappers. Preheat oven to 350F.
• 4. Take one wrapper and spray with non-stick spray then fit the wrapper into the mini muffin tin.
• 5. When tray is filled, place into the oven and watch carefully until the wrappers turn a golden brown. Do not get distracted as they turn very quickly.
• 6. When wrappers are golden brown, remove from oven and wait for them to cool.
• 7. Then remove the wrappers and place on a rack. Proceed to stuff them as you would a regular taco.