Description
Lazy enchiladas deliver Mexican comfort without complex cooking steps, bringing authentic flavors directly to your dinner table. Quick preparation and minimal ingredients ensure you can enjoy this delicious meal with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (20 ounces / 567 grams) frozen taquitos (chicken, beef, or vegetarian)
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) red or green enchilada sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, or Monterey Jack)
Toppings (Optional):
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create a single layer of frozen taquitos across the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced and not overlapping.
- Generously cascade the enchilada sauce over the taquitos, making certain each piece is thoroughly moistened and coated with the rich, flavorful sauce.
- Distribute a generous blanket of shredded cheese across the top of the sauced taquitos, covering them completely for maximum melty goodness.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven, allowing the taquitos to warm and absorb the sauce for approximately 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil covering and return the dish to the oven, continuing to bake until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden landscape and the taquitos reach a perfect heated temperature.
- Elevate the dish with optional garnishes such as cool sour cream, creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, or fresh cilantro leaves for added texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting a quick and delicious meal that requires minimal preparation effort.
Notes
- Customize your taquito selection by choosing different flavors like beef, chicken, or bean to match personal preferences or dietary needs.
- Swap regular cheese with dairy-free alternatives like vegan shredded cheese for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets.
- Add extra protein by topping with shredded rotisserie chicken or black beans for a more substantial meal.
- Enhance the dish’s nutrition by sprinkling chopped fresh vegetables like diced bell peppers or jalapeños before baking for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg