Cheese & jalapeno bites with salsa & mojitos

Cheese & jalapeno bites with salsa & mojitos

These moreish, easy-to-make wraps are perfect for a casual party

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Method

  1. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Cut the tortillas into thirds, like a pie chart, then microwave for 1 min until hot. Roll each piece into a cone shape, then put loose-end down onto a baking sheet so they can't spring open. Bake for 20-25 mins until crisp and golden. Cool. Will keep in an airtight container for 2 days.
  2. For the filling, mix the crème fraîche, cheese, jalapeños and most of the chives together. Up to 10 mins before serving, spoon the filling into the cones and scatter with the rest of the chives. Serve with tomato salsa for dipping.
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Applemint mojitos

In a food processor, whizz ½ a 20g pack mint, 4 quartered limes and 5 tbsp demerara sugar for about 1 min until the limes are very finely chopped. Press through a sieve into a large jug, then stir in 300ml white rum. Can be chilled for up to 1 day. When ready to serve, mix with 600ml cloudy apple juice, 300ml sparkling water, 2 limes cut into chunks, 1 thinly sliced green-skinned apple, the remaining mint and lots of crushed ice. Mix well and pour into glasses to serve.

Classic tomato salsa

Very roughly chop 4 tomatoes and 1 red onion. Put into a food processor with a big handful coriander, a drizzle olive oil, a squeeze lime and a pinch sugar. Season, then pulse a few times until everything is finely chopped. Spoon into a serving bowl. Will keep in the fridge for several hrs.

70 kcalories, protein 2g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 3 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 0.43 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2009.

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  • Binder photo CloClo

    11 November 2009

    CloClo commented on this recipe

    apples in my mojito - no thanks! a normal mojito is heaven, doesnt need any changes

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  • Binder photo Sarah

    17 May 2010

    Sarah rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made all of the above for a mexican "come dine with me" night and have to say the guests were very impressed. I liked the cheese & jalapeno bites although not too sure about the texture of the tortilla cones (just personal preference) - as an appetiser they were lovely. The apple mint mojitos were pretty fantastic - I would definately make these again... the apple is not too overpowering just subtle enough to sit with the stronger flavours of the mint and lime!

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  • Binder photo catherine

    08 August 2010

    catherine commented on this recipe

    Loved the idea of this, but was very disappointed. Followed the instructions exactly but the cones burnt after about 10 minutes, so had to be thrown away. Maybe flour tortillas would work better, although they might not hold their shape the same... The filling was nice, but tasted very much like the cheese and spring onion sandwich filling you can buy in the supermarket. A timesaver might be to use ready made mix and add jalapenos?

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  • Binder photo cupcakes

    06 October 2010

    cupcakes commented on this recipe

    I had a Mexican dinner party and the cheesy bites when down a treat!! Me and the girls have added them to out saturday night party foods.

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  • Binder photo cupcakes

    06 October 2010

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    I had a Mexican dinner party and the cheesy bites when down a treat!! Me and the girls have added them to out saturday night party foods.

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  • Binder photo misspink

    07 April 2011

    misspink commented on this recipe

    The cheese & jalapeno bites were fantastic! I used sour cream instead of crème fraîche and tortilla's took only 10 minutes in the oven. I will definately be making these again!!!

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  • Binder photo P1va

    07 October 2011

    P1va rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Quick, easy to prepare and very tasty. The coins are a good idea, could be filled with anything.

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  • Binder photo Joricho

    24 October 2012

    Joricho rated and commented on this recipe

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    The cones are Really tasty - I will def make these again!

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  • Binder photo Eryl

    16 March 2013

    Eryl rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made these for a charity buffet with the Apple mint mojitos and the salsa, Everything went down a storm, people are still asking me for the recipes particularly for the mojitos I found the salsa a little bit wet however a great success. Will definitely make again. The mojito will make a fantastic summer bar-b-que drink

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  • Binder photo trinaz

    20 March 2013

    trinaz rated and commented on this recipe

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    gorgeous !

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 300g pack corn tortillas
  • 200ml pot reduced-fat crème fraîche
  • 85g strong cheddar , grated
  • small handful jalapeño peppers , drained and finely chopped
  • 20g pack chives , finely chopped
  • classic tomato salsa, to serve (see tip below)
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70 kcalories, protein 2g, carbohydrate 8g, fat 3 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 0.43 g

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