Barb's firecrackers recipe is the perfect Mexican-inspired rolled tortilla appetizer stuffed with guacamole, refried beans, and red chile pepper strips.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
64 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Stir refried beans and taco seasoning together in a bowl. Place cream cheese in a separate bowl; stir until smooth. Stir guacamole into cream cheese until well combined.
Step 2
Place 1 tortilla on a work surface; spread evenly with ½ cup bean mixture and top with ½ cup guacamole mixture. Roll tortilla into a log; moisten edge with a little water to seal. Wrap each rolled tortilla tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, 1 hour to overnight.
Step 3
Unwrap rolls; trim and discard uneven edges. Cut rolls into 1-inch pieces; place 1 piece into each cupcake liner and insert 1 red chile pepper strip in center of each piece for wicks. Sprinkle with green onion.
Ingredients
2 green onions, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas, or as needed
2 envelopes taco seasoning mix (such as McCormick® Original)
1 (16 ounce) container soft cream cheese
2 (7 ounce) containers prepared guacamole
72 paper cupcake liners in different colors
2 fresh red chile peppers, seeded and cut into thin strips - or as needed
