Description
Make dinner a breeze with these Lazy Enchiladas—a fast, satisfying twist on the classic Mexican dish. This recipe uses frozen taquitos, canned enchilada sauce, and melty shredded cheese for a no-fuss, family-friendly meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or quick food ideas when you need something hearty and flavorful. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner recipes, quick comfort food, or clever dinner ideas, this is a go-to you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
16 frozen taquitos
1 ½ cups enchilada sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
½ cup sour cream
½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 jalapeño, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Arrange frozen taquitos in a single layer in the dish.
3. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over taquitos.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously on top.
5. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
6. Let rest, then top with sour cream, tomatoes, jalapeños, and herbs.
Notes
Do not thaw the taquitos before baking—they cook perfectly from frozen.
Use a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese for best flavor and melt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 taquitos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy dinner, lazy enchiladas, frozen taquito recipe, quick Mexican dinner