Description
Crispy bean & cheese taquitos deliver a mouthwatering Mexican-inspired crunch that sings with authentic flavor. Rolled with care and baked to golden perfection, these irresistible bites invite you to savor a delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1 ½ cups refried beans (canned or homemade)
- 10 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Cooking spray or oil, for baking or frying
Instructions
- Preparation: Activate oven to 425°F (220°C) and arrange parchment-lined baking sheet. Microwave tortillas wrapped in a damp towel for 30 seconds to enhance flexibility.
- Filling Creation: Thoroughly blend refried beans, shredded cheese, and selected spices in a mixing bowl until uniformly distributed, ensuring consistent flavor throughout.
- Rolling Technique: Position tortilla flat, spread bean-cheese mixture along bottom third, then meticulously roll into compact cylindrical shape, pressing edges to secure filling and prevent unraveling.
- Positioning: Arrange taquitos seam-side downward on prepared baking sheet, ensuring minimal contact between rolled tubes to promote even heat circulation and crisp exterior.
- Baking Process: Slide tray into preheated oven, allowing taquitos to transform into golden-brown, crispy delicacies with melted interior, typically requiring 15-20 minutes of cooking time. Rotate tray midway to guarantee uniform browning and optimal texture.
Notes
- Warm tortillas thoroughly to ensure flexibility and prevent splitting during rolling.
- Use gentle pressure and roll tightly to keep taquitos from unraveling during baking or frying.
- Grate cheese finely and mix evenly with beans to ensure consistent flavor in every bite.
- Choose corn tortillas for a more authentic crunch and better structural integrity compared to flour tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg