Barb's Firecrackers

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I needed something to bring to my niece's 4th of July party. I wanted something portable, simple to make, and of course really tasty! I love Mexican food so this recipe in inspired from south of the border, yet created in New England. You can adjust the heat on the recipe by using a hotter or milder taco seasoning.

2
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
72
Yield:
72 appetizers

Ingredients

  • 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans

  • 2 envelopes taco seasoning mix (such as McCormick® Original)

  • 1 (16 ounce) container soft cream cheese

  • 2 (7 ounce) containers prepared guacamole

  • 8 (10 inch) flour tortillas, or as needed

  • 72 paper cupcake liners in different colors

  • 2 fresh red chile peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips - or as needed

  • 2 green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Stir refried beans and taco seasoning mix together in a bowl. Place soft cream cheese in a separate bowl and stir until the cream cheese is workable; thoroughly mix in the prepared guacamole.

  2. Lay a tortilla onto a work surface and spread with 1/2 cup of bean mixture in a smooth, even layer; top with 1/2 cup of guacamole mix in a layer. Roll up the tortilla into a log and moisten the far edge with a little water to seal. Wrap rolled tortillas tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 1 hour to overnight.

  3. To serve, unwrap the rolls and trim off the uneven edges of each roll; cut into 1-inch pieces. Place a piece into each cupcake paper and insert a red pepper strip into the end for a wick. Sprinkle appetizers with chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

64 Calories
3g Fat
8g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 72
Calories 64
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 184mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 76mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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