Description
Crispy “bean & cheese taquitos” deliver a delightful Mexican-inspired crunch that dances with flavor. Quick and simple ingredients create a perfect snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) refried beans (canned or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 10 small corn or flour tortillas
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- Cooking spray or oil, for baking or frying
Instructions
- Prepare your cooking surface by heating the oven to 425F (220C) or readying a skillet with oil for frying.
- Soften corn tortillas by wrapping them in a slightly dampened paper towel and warming in the microwave for approximately 30 seconds to enhance their flexibility.
- Create a smooth filling by thoroughly blending refried beans, shredded cheese, and selected spices until uniformly mixed.
- Position each tortilla flat and carefully spread the bean and cheese mixture along the bottom third of the tortilla, ensuring even distribution.
- Gently but firmly roll the tortilla into a compact cylinder, pressing edges to seal the filling inside.
- Arrange the rolled taquitos with their seam facing downward on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- For oven method, bake until the exterior turns golden and crispy, approximately 15-20 minutes, rotating halfway through for even browning.
- For skillet method, carefully place taquitos in hot oil and fry until each side achieves a rich, golden-brown color, turning occasionally to ensure uniform crispness.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes to allow the filling to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Warm tortillas thoroughly to prevent cracking when rolling, ensuring smooth, tight taquitos without breaks.
- Use room temperature cheese and beans for easier mixing and more even distribution throughout the filling.
- Consider adding chopped jalapeños or green chiles for extra flavor complexity if you enjoy a slight kick in your taquitos.
- For a gluten-free version, swap corn tortillas and verify that your refried beans are certified gluten-free to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg