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Make Ahead Taquitos

December 18, 2019 By betsy Leave a Comment

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Make ahead taquitos are the perfect way to stock your freezer. Easy to reheat for busy weeknight dinners, game day snacks or for new parents who need to eat with one hand. 

crispy taquitos next to a freezer bag topped with salsa, cilantro and shredded cheese

**This post was updated in 2019

Let the baby bonanza begin! This is shaping up to be a week full of births including several friend’s babies, and my brother and sister in law’s first baby. I am beyond excited to become an aunt for the 11th time!

When friends and family make babies for me to hug, I pay them back with freezer meals. Anyone can help change poopy diapers, but it takes a real friend to stock your freezer full of delicious and healthy foods so you can focus all your attention on your sweet new baby.

Make ahead taquitos

With that being said, cue the taquitos! Taquitos are easy to make in large batches and freeze awesomely. Another thing these taquitos have going for them is that they are easy to reheat and consume with one hand.

Perfect for new parents. 

This is my 11th time around the aunt block. I’ve learned a thing or two about what new moms need. Plus, they make a great lunch on the go for the new dads.

make ahead taquitos being prepared on a wooden board

Any time I make freezer food, you’d better believe I make some for The Hubs and I as well. The Hubs has been traveling constantly lately which has me on a taquito binge. Perfectly portioned for one or a crowd. 

You should definitely give these a try in the near future if:

1. You know someone who could really use some freezer meals.

2. You’re really busy and only have one night to cook a week’s worth of meals.

3. You love taquitos.

4. Individual serving sized, microwaveable foods excite you.

Stay tuned for news of my latest niece! 

crispy taquitos lined up on a baking sheet

 

If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to see it! Tag me @betsylife on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll share your creations!

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Make Ahead Freezer Taquitos

Make ahead taquitos are the perfect way to stock your freezer. Easy to reheat for busy weeknight dinners, game day snacks or for new parents who need to eat with one hand. 

Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword freezer friendly, taquitos
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 1 bunch cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Mexican cheese blend
  • small flour or corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425.
  2. In a large bowl stir together cream cheese,chili powder, cumin, salt & pepper, shredded chicken and Mexican cheese.
  3. Fold in cilantro and lime juice.
  4. Warm tortillas in the microwave (very important!!) so they don't break when rolling.
  5. Working quickly, place a spoonful of chicken mixture in each tortilla and roll up.
  6. Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  7. When the pan is full, lightly spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until crispy.
  8. Cool taquitos completely then place in a freezer bag to freeze. To reheat, wrap loosely in a paper towel and microwave for 1 minute.
  9. Serve with salsa and guacamole.

Recipe Notes

To air fry: cook at 375 degrees for about 7-9 minutes until golden 

Nutrition Facts
Make Ahead Freezer Taquitos
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 225 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Sodium 166mg7%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 17g34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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