Smothered Taquitos
This semi-homemade casserole smothers your favorite taquitos in homemade queso and mexican gravy.
Ingredients
- 50 Taquitos any filling
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 2 cups Mexican Gravy see recipe below
For the Queso
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 4 tbsp Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 3 cups Cheddar Cheese
- 1 7oz can Diced Jalapenos
- 1 15ox can Petite Diced Tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375degF.
- Prepare Mexican Gravy as directed in the recipe (You can also swap out for your favorite canned enchilada sauce, but it will taste different)
- In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add butter and garlic powder. Once melted whisk in flour. Let cook for 3 minutes then whisk in milk, cumin, chili powder and salt. Let cook for 3 minutes then stir in cheese. Once fully incorporated add tomatoes and jalapenos.
- In a 13x9 baking dish, add a thin layer of queso across the bottom. Add half of the taquitos in a mostly single layer. Add half of remaining queso. Then sprinkle with one cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Add remaining taquitos in a single layer. Add remaining queso in an even layer, then add the mexican gravy in a single layer. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in oven for 20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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