Description
These Bean & Cheese Taquitos are crispy, golden rolled tortillas filled with a flavorful mix of refried beans, pepper Jack, and cheddar cheese, seasoned with cumin and chili powder. Fried to perfection, they make a perfect snack or appetizer, served with a zesty green chile sour cream dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Taquitos
- 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (about 2 oz)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz)
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola), for frying
Green Chile Sour Cream Sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (4 oz) can green chiles, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, drained green chiles, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Chill the sauce in the refrigerator while you prepare the taquitos to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Taquito Filling: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the refried beans with shredded pepper Jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, ground cumin, and chili powder. This creates a creamy, flavorful filling that’s well seasoned with a mild spicy kick.
- Warm the Tortillas: To make the tortillas pliable and easy to roll without cracking, warm them slightly. You can microwave them for about 20-30 seconds wrapped in a damp paper towel or warm them briefly in a dry skillet over medium-low heat.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the bean and cheese mixture onto each warmed tortilla. Roll each one tightly from one end to the other, ensuring the filling is secure inside. Use a toothpick to hold them together if necessary, especially when frying.
- Fry the Taquitos: Pour about 1/2 inch of neutral oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the taquitos seam-side down in the oil in batches. Fry them until each side is golden brown and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side. Use tongs to turn them gently to avoid unrolling. After frying, drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the taquitos hot with the chilled green chile sour cream sauce on the side for dipping. This combination offers a delicious contrast of crispy texture and creamy, tangy flavors.
Notes
- Warming tortillas before rolling helps prevent cracking during frying.
- Use toothpicks to keep taquitos tightly rolled if they start to unravel.
- Maintain medium-high heat for frying to ensure taquitos get crispy quickly without absorbing too much oil.
- Drain fried taquitos on paper towels to remove excess oil and keep them crisp.
- Green chile sour cream sauce can be made a day ahead to deepen flavors.
- Substitute pepper Jack cheese with Monterey Jack or mozzarella for milder cheese options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
