Description
These crispy cheesy spinach taquitos deliver Mexican-inspired comfort with golden tortillas packed with creamy cheese and wilted spinach. Crisp exterior and melted interior promise a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz frozen spinach (thawed)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- 11–12 corn or flour tortillas (6-inch)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: Thoroughly drain thawed spinach using a kitchen towel, then blend with softened cream cheese until smooth and uniform.
- Combine Ingredients: Incorporate shredded cheddar, diced onion, kosher salt, and ground black pepper into the spinach mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Warm Tortillas: Wrap tortillas in slightly damp paper towels and microwave briefly to enhance flexibility, making them easier to manipulate.
- Assemble Taquitos: Spread spinach mixture along one edge of each tortilla, rolling tightly and positioning seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Finish and Bake: Brush melted unsalted butter over rolled taquitos, then bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 14-18 minutes, rotating midway to achieve golden, crispy exteriors.
- Alternative Cooking Method: For a pan-fried version, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, fry taquitos in batches until evenly browned, then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Thoroughly drain spinach to prevent soggy taquitos and ensure a crispy texture.
- Cheese Softening Trick: Microwave cream cheese briefly to create a smooth, easy-to-blend consistency.
- Tortilla Flexibility Hack: Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels to make rolling easier and prevent cracking.
- Sealing Technique: Place taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet to prevent unrolling during cooking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg