Baked Turkey Taquitos

Baked Turkey Taquitos are crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside, and loaded with flavorful leftover turkey. They bake up golden and crunchy, no frying required, and make the best easy dinner or snack.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Meixcan

Keyword How to Make Taquitos, Taquitos, Taquitos Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings taquitos

Calories 120kcal

Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

2 cups turkey cooked & shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly grated
3 green onions diced (both white and green parts)
4 oz can diced green chiles
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
24 corn tortillas
1/4 cup butter melted

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a large cookie sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together shredded turkey, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, green onions, diced chiles, and spices.
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 near one edge of the tortilla.
Tightly roll it up toward the opposite edge, keeping the filling tucked in as you go.
Brush the outside with more butter and place onto prepared baking sheet seam-side down on so it stays closed while cooking. If you want extra insurance, you can secure it with a toothpick until it bakes and sets.
Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden and crispy. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

Notes

Storage + Make Ahead

Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350° F so they stay crisp.
Freeze: Freeze unbaked taquitos on a sheet pan, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 375° F until heated through and crisp.
Make Ahead: Assemble earlier in the day, refrigerate covered, then bake right before serving.

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