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Calm Baked Tortilla Cups with Melted Cheese

Crisp baked tortilla cups filled with gently seasoned sauce and melted cheese. A balanced, oven-baked comfort recipe that feels warm and satisfying without heaviness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Comfort, Oven-Baked
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup prepared savory sauce tomato-based or mild seasoned sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or mild cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Dried herbs or fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  2. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Lightly grease a muffin tray.
  3. Brush both sides of each tortilla lightly with olive oil.
  4. Press tortillas gently into the muffin cups to form small shells.
  5. Spoon a small amount of sauce into each tortilla cup.
  6. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the sauce.
  7. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and herbs if using.
  8. Bake until the edges are crisp and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overfill the cups to keep the texture balanced.
Best enjoyed warm, once the cheese has settled and the shells are fully crisp.
Reheats well without losing structure.