Lazy Enchiladas (Made with Frozen Taquitos)
These Lazy Enchiladas are the ultimate shortcut dinner! Frozen taquitos are smothered in enchilada sauce, topped with plenty of melted cheese, and baked until bubbly for an easy family-friendly meal that's ready with minimal effort.
Servings: 6
Calories: 465kcal
Ingredients
- 24 frozen beef or chicken taquitos
- 2 10-ounce cans red enchilada sauce
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ½ cup sliced black olives optional
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Diced avocado
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Jalapeño slices
- Pico de gallo
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread about ½ cup enchilada sauce across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen taquitos in a single layer over the sauce. Do not thaw them first.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over all of the taquitos until fully coated.
- Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese evenly over the top. Add sliced black olives if using.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Frozen taquitos work best straight from the freezer.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
- Use chicken, beef, or bean-and-cheese taquitos.
- Add cooked ground beef or shredded chicken for an extra hearty meal.
- For extra heat, use hot enchilada sauce or Pepper Jack cheese.
- Let the casserole rest before serving for cleaner slices
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 1,220mg
- Potassium: 410mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Vitamin C: 4%
- Calcium: 28%
- Iron: 12%