Description
These Lazy Enchiladas are your new go-to for a quick dinner fix. Made with frozen taquitos, enchilada sauce, and melty cheese, this easy recipe delivers comfort food vibes without the hassle. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or lazy Sundays. Try this cheesy, cozy, crowd-pleasing dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes. A great choice for easy dinner ideas, quick meals, and fun food ideas the whole family will love.
Ingredients
12 frozen taquitos
1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup sour cream (optional topping)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional topping)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional topping)
1 sliced jalapeño (optional topping)
Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Arrange the frozen taquitos in a single layer, packed snugly together.
3. Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the taquitos.
4. Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top.
5. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Top with sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeños, or your favorite toppings.
7. Serve hot with lime wedges.
Notes
Choose any kind of frozen taquitos—chicken, beef, cheese, or veggie all work great.
Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or spicy enchilada sauce.
Add fresh toppings like avocado, green onions, or shredded lettuce to change up the flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 taquitos (approx.)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lazy enchiladas, taquito enchiladas, easy dinner, baked taquitos