Description
These Bean & Cheese Taquitos are a crispy, flavorful Mexican-American snack perfect for a quick appetizer or kid-friendly treat. Made with refried beans, a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and seasoned with cumin, garlic, and chili powder, these taquitos are baked to golden perfection and served with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Ingredients
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Taquito Filling
- 1 ½ cups refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Taquitos
- 10 small flour or corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or a small amount of oil for brushing
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Chopped cilantro
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the refried beans, shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, ground cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder until fully combined and evenly seasoned.
- Warm Tortillas: Slightly warm the tortillas either in the microwave for about 20 seconds or on a skillet for a minute on each side to make them pliable and easier to roll without cracking.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the bean and cheese mixture onto the lower third of each warm tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling and place the rolled taquito seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to hold its shape while baking.
- Add Oil for Crispiness: Lightly spray or brush the tops of the taquitos with cooking oil. This step helps them crisp up nicely in the oven for that perfect golden finish.
- Bake: Bake the taquitos in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy, turning once if desired for even browning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Add your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, chopped cilantro, or jalapeños for extra flavor and zest.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, you can air fry the taquitos at 400°F (200°C) for 7 to 9 minutes instead of baking.
- These taquitos can be assembled ahead of time and frozen unbaked. When ready to eat, bake from frozen and add a few extra minutes to the cooking time to ensure they are fully heated through.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
