Amazing Lazy Enchilada Casserole: 3 Easy Steps
This TikTok hack transforms frozen taquitos into a delicious, bubbly enchilada casserole with minimal effort. It’s a perfect weeknight Tex-Mex dinner that tastes like it took hours to make.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (21 ounce) package frozen mini chicken taquitos
- 1 (15 ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (optional)
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
- Chopped cilantro, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the frozen taquitos in a single layer in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the taquitos.
- If using, sprinkle the diced green chilies over the sauce.
- Top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the taquitos are heated through.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of frozen taquitos you prefer.
- For a spicier casserole, use a hot enchilada sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- If you don’t have a 9×13 inch dish, you can use a similar-sized oven-safe dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
