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Enchilada Casserole Taquitos

🏡 A family favorite

Serves
7 servings
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Cost
$16.75

🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: cheese

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Enchilada Casserole Taquitos is a Mexican weeknight dinner that serves 7 and is on the table in about 35 minutes, for around $17 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 6 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain cheese works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.

Goes with: Quick slaw (5 min)

Contains: Dairy— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.

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Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen taquitos (beef or chicken)
  • 2 cans enchilada sauce (red or green)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  3. Arrange frozen taquitos in the dish, then pour remaining enchilada sauce over them.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  5. Bake 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and the center reaches 165°F.
  6. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Picky eaters can have plain taquitos with a little cheese and sauce on the side.
  8. Make ahead: assemble the dish up to 1 day ahead, cover and chill, then bake 5-10 minutes longer.

On the side: Quick slaw (5 min)

2 bags coleslaw mix, 1 bottle coleslaw dressing

  1. Toss the coleslaw mix with the dressing. Let it sit a few minutes before serving.

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