Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Cups

Name: Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Cups
Yield: 24 servings of 1 appetizer
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) corn chips; 6 oz (175 g) sharp cheddar cheese (1 1/2 cups/375 mL grated); 2 green onions; 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced cooked chicken breast; 2 tbsp (30 mL) hot cayenne pepper sauce (see cook’s tip); 2 tbsp (30 mL) sour cream; 1/4 cup (about 1 oz/30 g) crumbled blue cheese; Additional hot cayenne pepper sauce for garnish (optional)

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) corn chips
6 oz (175 g) sharp cheddar cheese (1 1/2 cups/375 mL grated)
2 green onions
1 cup (250 mL) finely diced cooked chicken breast
2 tbsp (30 mL) hot cayenne pepper sauce (see cook’s tip)
2 tbsp (30 mL) sour cream
1/4 cup (about 1 oz/30 g) crumbled blue cheese
Additional hot cayenne pepper sauce for garnish (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously spray wells of a Mini-Muffin Pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Finely process corn chips in Manual Food Processor. Grate cheddar using Microplane® Adjustable Coarse Grater. Add 1 cup (250 mL) of the cheddar to processor; process until cheese is incorporated.
Spoon about 1 tbsp (15 mL) chip mixture into each well of pan and lightly press to flatten using Mini-Tart Shaper. Bake 8-10 minutes or until cups are bubbly and edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and cool 3-4 minutes.
Meanwhile, thinly slice green onions using Utility Knife; set aside 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the green tops for garnish.
Combine remaining green onions, chicken, hot cayenne pepper sauce, sour cream, blue cheese and remaining ½ cup (125 mL) cheddar in Classic Batter Bowl; mix well. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 30-60 seconds or until mixture is warm and cheese is slightly melted.
Release cups from pan using cleaning tool of Garlic Press and place onto Stackable Cooling Rack. Spoon about 1 level tbsp (15 mL) filling into each cup. Drizzle with additional hot cayenne pepper sauce, if desired. Garnish with reserved green onion tops.

Yield:

24 servings of 1 appetizer

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 60, Total Fat 4.5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g

Cook's Tips:

Look for a hot cayenne pepper sauce used for making buffalo chicken wings.
You may use 1½ tbsp (22 mL) Buffalo Rub in place of the hot cayenne pepper sauce.