Description
These crispy, cheesy Bean & Cheese Taquitos are an irresistible Mexican-inspired snack or appetizer. Quick to make and easy to customize, they’re perfect for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or freezer meal prep. Paired with a zingy green chile sour cream sauce, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast!
Ingredients
For the Taquitos:
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1 can (16 oz / 454 g) refried beans
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½ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (57 g)
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2 teaspoons chili powder (4 g)
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1 teaspoon ground cumin (2 g)
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12 small corn or flour tortillas
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (113 g)
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Neutral oil for frying
For the Green Chile Sour Cream Sauce:
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1 can (4 oz / 113 g) green chiles, drained
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½ cup sour cream (120 g)
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (4 g)
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (15 ml)
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix refried beans, pepper Jack cheese, chili powder, and cumin.
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Microwave tortillas in a damp paper towel for 15 seconds to soften.
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Fill each tortilla with about 2 tbsp of bean mixture and a sprinkle of cheddar. Roll tightly.
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Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry taquitos seam-side down for 2–3 minutes (4–5 for flour tortillas), then flip and fry 1–2 more minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
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For the sauce, combine green chiles, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
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Serve taquitos hot with dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
Warm tortillas prevent cracking.
Keep fillings simple to avoid overstuffing and leaks.
Corn tortillas give extra crisp; flour are easier to handle.
Store fried taquitos in a warm oven if making a large batch.
Sauce keeps in fridge for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired