Taquito-Enchilada Bake

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 14

A Delicious Taquito-Enchilada Bake Recipe

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can red enchilada sauce
	1 box beef taquitos , Jose Ole brand or ( 20 ounce ) box chicken and cheese taquitos , partially thawed
	1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese , divided
	1 can refried beans , warm
	1/3 cup green onion , sliced
	1/3 cup red onion , diced
	1 can black olives , sliced , drained ( optional )
	sour cream ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

581

Sugar

Fat

40g

This taquito-enchilada bake takes two classic Mexican dishes - taquitos and enchiladas - and combines them into one cheesy, flavorful dish. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an easy potluck contribution. The dish is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences and can even be made vegetarian by using all bean or cheese taquitos. Serve with a side salad or rice and beans for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.	Pour enchilada sauce into the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish.
3.	Arrange the partially thawed taquitos over the sauce in a single layer, trimming to fit the edges as necessary.
4.	Sprinkle 1 cup of the Mexican blend cheese over the taquitos.
5.	Spoon refried beans over the cheese and spread evenly.
6.	Sprinkle green onion, red onion, and black olives (optional) over the beans.
7.	Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
8.	Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
9.	Serve with sour cream (optional).

PROS

This taquito-enchilada bake is a quick and easy way to satisfy your Mexican food cravings.
It’s also a great way to use up leftover taquitos.

The dish is flavorful and cheesy, making it a hit with kids and adults alike.

It can be customized to your liking with different types of taquitos or additional toppings such as jalapeños or avocado.

CONS

This dish is not the healthiest option due to the use of canned enchilada sauce and taquitos.

It is high in calories, fat, and sodium.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its cons, this dish contains some health benefits. Refried beans are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.
The dish also contains calcium from the cheese.
Adding diced tomatoes or fresh salsa can increase the vegetable content and add additional vitamins and minerals.