Mardi Gras Cups

By davidv

"Bring the flavors of New Orleans home and celebrate Mardi Gras with these easy, tasty cups." - David Tip: If you can't find filo cups, you can always use scoop-style tortilla chips.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb fresh chorizo sausage, casing removed
• 1 (14.5-oz) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (8.5-oz) package precooked, seasoned red beans and rice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 30 pre-made mini filo cups
• 1-1/2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Cook and crumble the chorizo over medium heat in a large skillet. Drain. Return the sausage to the pan and add the tomatoes, red beans and rice, salt, and pepper. Cook the filling until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Place the filo cups onto a baking sheet. Fill each cup with about 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons of filling. Top each cup with cheese and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.