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Heart Healthy Mexican Cups Recipe

                   
Mexican Cups
Try this Mexican appetizer cup filled with spicy chicken sausage, sliced jalapeños, and a creamy cheese blend. Store-bought wonton wrappers ensure a delightfully crisp bite in this bold, heart-healthy dish.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 18 servings
2 chicken sausages (3 oz each), precooked
1/2 cup taco sauce
1 Tbsp chili powder
20 slices canned jalapeño pepper
1/4 cup egg whites
1 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
18 wonton wrappers
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

Cut chicken sausages in half lengthwise and then into 1/8 inch thick slices. In a medium bowl, mix together sausages, taco sauce, chili powder, jalapenos, egg whites and cheese. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3

Lightly coat muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray, and place one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup. Spoon sausage and cheese mixture into each wrapper.

Step 4

Bake for approximately 20 minutes until cheese is melted and wonton wrappers become crispy. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 18
Calories: 160
Make this for: Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 piece (1 filled wonton)
Per serving:
calories:160
total fat:2g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:9mg
sodium:187mg
total carb:5g
fibers:0g
proteins:4g

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Heart Healthy Mexican Cups Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 18 servings
2 chicken sausages (3 oz each), precooked
1/2 cup taco sauce
1 Tbsp chili powder
20 slices canned jalapeño pepper
1/4 cup egg whites
1 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
18 wonton wrappers
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

Cut chicken sausages in half lengthwise and then into 1/8 inch thick slices. In a medium bowl, mix together sausages, taco sauce, chili powder, jalapenos, egg whites and cheese. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3

Lightly coat muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray, and place one wonton wrapper into each muffin cup. Spoon sausage and cheese mixture into each wrapper.

Step 4

Bake for approximately 20 minutes until cheese is melted and wonton wrappers become crispy. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot.

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