What is Cheesy Taquito Bake?

It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.

What is Cheesy Taquito Bake made of?

The main ingredients are Beef, Black Beans, Cooking Spray, Corn, Enchilada Sauce. The full list of 18 is above.

What goes well with Cheesy Taquito Bake?

Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes. Hatch Chile Corn Original Green Salsa Creamy Mexican-Style Sour Cream Rice Bake Seasoned Ground Beef with DIY Taco Spice Blend

How long does it take to make Cheesy Taquito Bake?

About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 707.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Cheesy Taquito Bake easy to make?

This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 7 steps.

Is Cheesy Taquito Bake healthy?

Cheesy Taquito Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 707.8 calories and 22.81 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1197.23 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.09 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Cheesy Taquito Bake

Name: Cheesy Taquito Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 20 whole Beef; 15 oz Black Beans; 1 whole Cooking Spray; 2.5 cups Corn; 19 oz Enchilada Sauce; 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 0.5 cup Heavy Cream; 2 tbsp Lime Juice; 2 tbsp Pickled Jalapeño Peppers; 1 cup Red Bell Pepper; 0.5 cup Red Onion; 1.5 tsp Salt; 16 oz Shredded Cheese Blend; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; 0.5 cup Sour Cream; 1 oz Taco Seasoning; 8.8 oz White Rice

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free

Cheesy Taquito Bake layers a creamy mix of black beans, sweet corn, and tender rice under a blanket of melty Mexican cheese, then crowns it with crisp, golden taquitos. Smoky paprika and cumin add warmth, while a tangy jalapeño-lime crema and fresh cilantro brighten each bite. Perfect for game night or a casual family dinner when you want comfort with a crunchy finish.

Prep20 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Taquito Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

38 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 51 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 9 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair: 55 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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19
Heart Health: 69
Metabolic: 41
Digestive: 22
Inflammatory: 28
Performance: 36
General Wellness

1

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, then set it aside.
2

In a large bowl, stir together enchilada sauce, beans, corn, rice, bell pepper, red onion, cream, taco seasoning, salt, paprika, cumin, and 3 cups shredded cheese until well combined.
3

Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Arrange taquitos evenly over the rice mixture.
4

Bake in the preheated oven until the taquitos are crispy and the rice mixture is bubbling, about 40 minutes.
5

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.
6

Remove the baking dish from the oven, and sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese. Top evenly with jalapeño slices. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until the cheese is melted, about 8 minutes more.
7

Let stand for 10 minutes. Top evenly with cilantro leaves. Drizzle each serving with jalapeño crema. Recipe developed by Amanda Stanfield

About This Recipe

Cheesy Taquito Bake is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef, Black Beans, Cooking Spray, and Corn. Each serving provides about 707.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Cheesy Taquito Bake?: It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Cheesy Taquito Bake made of?: The main ingredients are Beef, Black Beans, Cooking Spray, Corn, Enchilada Sauce. The full list of 18 is above.
What goes well with Cheesy Taquito Bake?: Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
Hatch Chile Corn
Original Green Salsa
Creamy Mexican-Style Sour Cream Rice Bake
Seasoned Ground Beef with DIY Taco Spice Blend
How long does it take to make Cheesy Taquito Bake?: About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 707.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Cheesy Taquito Bake easy to make?: This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 7 steps.
Is Cheesy Taquito Bake healthy?: Cheesy Taquito Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 707.8 calories and 22.81 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1197.23 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.09 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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