Taquitos Recipe

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This Baked Taquitos Recipe is the perfect Mexican spin for using all that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Or feel free to use chicken!

Taquitos

Cheesy, tender interior with a crispy buttery exterior all bursting with Mexican flavors, this is my Taquitos Recipe! Made with turkey and baked to perfection, it’s a little on the healthier side but can easily be customized to fit your dinner needs.

But First, What Are Taquitos?

Taquitos, also known as flautas, rolled tacos, or taco dorados, is a Mexican dish made from a rolled-up tortilla filled with chicken, beef, pork, and/or cheese. The filled tortilla is then typically fried to achieve a crispy exterior while maintaining a flavorful and tender inside.

However, the taquitos recipe I have here today is slightly different… I found a Costco sized pack of corn tortillas in my freezer and the last of the turkey in the back of the fridge. My husband was hiding the turkey from me…I’m sure of it. Conspiracy. Anyways, turkey and tortillas can only mean one thing. Taquitos. I thought about frying them because that’s how you make a taquito–but then thought the baking route would be faster, so that’s what I did. So there you have it, folks, a baked turkey taquitos recipe coming your way.

Main Ingredients Needed

These are pretty quick to throw together and really tasty! My 3-year-old was surprised that she liked them too which was rather amusing. “Wow Mom, these ARE good!” Of course, they are, child. All in all, these were done in 40 minutes, including 25 minutes of baking time. Not too shabby at all! Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

• Turkey – although I used turkey for this recipe you can use any sort of meaty filling. More ideas below!
• Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese –  a sharper and a gentler cheese for ooey-gooey goodness.
• Green Onions – chopped, I used all of the white and most of the green parts. This brings a great oniony taste without being overwhelming.
• Fire Roasted Green Chiles – I chose the mild kind but if you like things spicy, spice it up!
• Cumin, Chili and Garlic Powder – all for flavor!
• Salt and Pepper – season to taste.
• Corn Tortillas – you can also use flour tortillas, just make sure they are on the smaller side.
• Butter – this is used to give the taquitos a crispy shell.

Other Meat Options For Taquitos

I originally made this recipe with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, but if you don’t have turkey, feel free to use chicken. I like buying a rotisserie chicken and having that precooked chicken on hand. It makes dinner come together much faster. Or you can use one of these other delicious meaty options.

• Mexican Pork
• Crockpot Chicken Taco Meat Recipe
• Turkey Taco Meat Recipe
• Uruguayan Asado

How to Make Taquitos

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line large cookie sheet with foil, parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
2. Start by shredding some leftover turkey and adding it to your bowl. Grate in some cheddar and mozzarella and add some green onions and a can of diced green chiles. Try to disperse the cheese through the mixture–it has a tendency to clump up. Then onto that, sprinkle some spices and mix. Set this aside.
3. Moisten some paper towels, wrap around your corn tortillas and microwave 1-2 minutes or until hot and pliable.
4. Then brush the one side with butter, fill with a heaping tablespoon of the turkey mixture and roll-up. You should get about 24.
5. Brush the taquitos with more butter and bake. After 25 minutes or so, these should be golden and crispy little devils 🙂

Condiments

I served these taquitos with salsa and sour cream… I manned the salsa, and my girl hogged manned the sour cream. Here are some other great options to serve with Taquitos:

• Classic Guacamole Recipe
• Rosa Mexicana Guacamole
• Amazing Pico de Gallo Recipe
• Grilled Corn Salsa Recipe

Leftovers

Any leftover taquitos you have can be refrigerated, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave, or warm them in the oven until heated through.

To Freeze Taquitos

Cool Taquitos completely, then store them in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. To reheat, allow them to thaw in the fridge overnight, then warm in the oven or microwave until heated through.

Serve Taquitos With

• Cilantro Lime Rice
• Cowboy Caviar Recipe
• Mexican Street Corn Recipe
• 7 Layer Dip

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Baked Taquitos Recipe

This Baked Taquitos Recipe is the perfect Mexican spin for using all that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Or feel free to use chicken!

servings 24 taquitos

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups turkey cooked & shredded {or chicken}
• ▢ 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
• ▢ 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
• ▢ 3 green onions chopped {white and most of the green parts}
• ▢ 4 oz mild fire roasted diced green chiles 1 can
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cumin
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ salt & pepper to taste
• ▢ 24 small corn tortillas
• ▢ 1/4 cup butter melted

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line large cookie sheet with foil, parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, stir all ingredients together excluding the tortillas and butter.
• Wrap corn tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave 1-2 minutes or until hot and pliable. Brush melted butter onto one of the sides of the tortilla. Place 1 heaping tablespoon of turkey filling down the center of the tortilla. Fold over and wrap tightly. Brush the outside with more butter and place onto prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas. 
• Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden and crispy. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa and guacamole.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Meixcan

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