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Taquito Casserole Recipe
Taquito casserole features a creamy base of beans, corn, and cheese topped with crispy baked taquitos and finished with flavorful drizzle for ultimate comfort food satisfaction. This innovative casserole combines the beloved crunch of taquitos with hearty casserole comfort in one satisfying dish. The layered preparation ensures every bite includes crispy taquito pieces with creamy, flavorful base ingredients.
This taquito casserole, with a creamy base of beans, corn, and cheese, baked crispy taquitos on top, and a drizzle of jalapeno crema, is like an enchilada casserole but with tiny enchiladas.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Stand Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
cooking spray
1 (19 ounce) can mild red enchilada sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 (8.8 ounce) package pre-cooked microwaveable white rice
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (1 ounce) package mild taco seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
16 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
20 frozen beef and cheese flour tortilla taquitos
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons pickling liquid from jarred pickled jalapenos
2 tablespoons drained pickled jalapenos
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
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Stir together enchilada sauce, beans, corn, rice, bell pepper, red onion, cream, taco seasoning, salt, paprika, cumin, and 3 cups shredded cheese in a large bowl until well combined.
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Spread into the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Arrange taquitos evenly over rice mixture.
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Bake in the preheated oven until taquitos are crispy and rice mixture is bubbling, about 40 minutes.
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Meanwhile, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, and pickling liquid in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside, uncovered, at room temperature until ready to serve.
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Remove baking dish from oven, and sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese. Top evenly with jalapeño slices. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until cheese is melted, about 8 minutes more.
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Let stand for 10 minutes. Top evenly with cilantro leaves. Drizzle each serving with jalapeño crema.
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Recipe developed by Amanda Stanfield
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 793 | Calories |
| 39g | Fat |
| 80g | Carbs |
| 32g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 793 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 39g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 18g | 88% |
| Cholesterol 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium 1862mg | 81% |
| Total Carbohydrate 80g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 38% |
| Total Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 32g | 65% |
| Vitamin C 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium 533mg | 41% |
| Iron 6mg | 34% |
| Potassium 790mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
