Della’s Shrimp Tortilla Cups

Shrimp used in a fresh new way.

Ingredients

  • One pack small round tortillas
  • 1/2 stick of butter (4 tablespoon)
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • garlic powder and onion powder (optional)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Shredded pepper jack cheese
  • Jalapeno pepper rings seeded or canned pepper rings
  • 6 slices of bacon cooked and chopped coarsely

Directions

Step 1

Make the tortilla cups by cutting the tortillas in half, then make a quarter cut in the half. Twirl and place in the muffin pan making a cup with the tortilla shell.

Step 2

Season shrimp.

Step 3

Cut the butter into 12 pats; place one butter pat into each of the cups.

Step 4

Follow with shrimp, cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, jalapeno slice, finish layering with pepper jack cheese.

Step 5

Bake in a 400° oven for 10 minutes. The shrimp cups will be firm enough to handle once baked.

Step 6

Notes: Oysters can be used. Try adding grated red onions. For less heat, try sweet banana peppers or red or green bell pepper.Or use Canadian bacon for a taste change.



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