Buffalo sauce was invented in 1964 at Anchor Bar using Frank's RedHot and butter—now it's conquering Mexican street tacos.
Buffalo Chicken Micro Tacos
Indulge in these mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Micro Tacos, where tender, spicy chicken meets gooey melted cheese! Perfectly crafted for a fun twist on taco night, these bite-sized delights are bursting with flavor and topped with your favorite fixings. Get ready to elevate your snacking game with this easy and irresistible recipe!
Prep
15
min
Cook
14
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 cups of shredded chicken (480 ml)rotisserie chicken used
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup of cream cheese (60 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1/4 cup of hot sauce (60 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sprinkle some shredded Mexican blend cheese in a muffin top pan, filling the bottom.
- 2
Bake at 350° for 4 minutes.
- 3
In a bowl, mix together 2 cups of shredded chicken, 1/4 cup of hot sauce and 1/4 cup of cream cheese.
- 4
Remove the pan from the oven and add some of the chicken mixture to half of each circle.
- 5
Using a spatula, fold the other half over, creating a tiny taco.
- 6
Bake another 10 minutes.
- 7
Drain them on a paper towel when they are done cooking.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use aged cheddar or sharp Mexican blend cheese with lower moisture content (35-40%) to prevent soggy taco shells that won't hold their shape.ingredient35-40% moisture
- ✓Let cream cheese reach 65-70°F before mixing so it incorporates smoothly without lumps and creates proper binding for the filling.technique65-70°F
- ✓Fill muffin wells with exactly 2 tablespoons of cheese to create 4-inch diameter circles that fold properly without breaking or being too thick.technique2 tablespoons
- ✓Add filling to only 1/3 of each cheese circle's surface area to prevent overflow when folding and ensure proper seal formation.technique1/3 surface area
- ✓Cool tacos for exactly 2-3 minutes before draining so cheese firms up enough to maintain structure while still releasing excess oil.timing2-3 minutes
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