Cheesy Jalapeño Taquito Bites

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Cheesy Jalapeño Taquito Bites

Golden, crispy, and bursting with cheesy jalapeño flavor—these taquito bites deliver the ultimate kick to your Mexican appetizer lineup.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: jalapeño taquitos, mexican appetizer recipes, party finger foods

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 45

Servings: people

Calories: 124kcal

Cost: $12.00

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 Baking Sheet lined with parchment
1 Pastry Brush
1 oven preheated
1 knife for dicing vegetables

Ingredients

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 jalapeños seeded and finely diced
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
10 small flour tortillas
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro for garnish
1 lime cut into wedges

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar, pepper jack cheese, diced jalapeños, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, 2 jalapeños, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt
Spoon a line of cheese mixture onto each flour tortilla, then roll tightly into taquitos.
10 small flour tortillas
Place taquitos seam-side down on the baking sheet and brush the tops lightly with olive oil using a pastry brush.
2 tbsp olive oil
Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, 1 lime

Notes

If you like extra heat, leave in the jalapeño seeds or add a pinch of cayenne to the filling. For a crispier taquito, bake directly on a wire rack over the baking sheet. This recipe is an independent creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand.

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