Description
Crispy and flavorful Bean & Cheese Taquitos stuffed with seasoned refried beans and melted cheese, served with a zesty green chile sour cream sauce. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these taquitos are fried to golden perfection with a spicy kick and creamy dip.
Ingredients
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Taquitos
- 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (about 2 oz)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz)
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Neutral oil, for frying (such as vegetable or canola)
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 sour cream, drained green chiles, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well until smooth and set aside in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the taquitos.
- Prepare the Taquitos Filling: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the refried beans with shredded pepper Jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, ground cumin, and chili powder until evenly combined.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas briefly in the microwave or on a skillet until warm and pliable, making them easier to roll without cracking.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the bean and cheese mixture onto each warm tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling. Use toothpicks if necessary to secure the rolled taquitos and prevent them from unrolling during frying.
- Fry Taquitos: Pour neutral oil into a skillet to a depth of about 1/2 inch and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Carefully place taquitos seam-side down into the hot oil in batches, frying each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to turn them gently for even cooking. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Remove any toothpicks used and serve the hot, crispy taquitos immediately with the chilled green chile sour cream sauce for dipping.
Notes
- To make assembly easier, warming the tortillas is crucial to prevent them from cracking.
- Use oil with a high smoke point like vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil for frying.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, ensure refried beans are vegetarian-friendly (not cooked with lard).
- For extra crispiness, double-fry the taquitos for a few seconds after the initial fry.
- If preferred, you can bake the taquitos at 425°F for 15-20 minutes for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
