Description

Lazy Enchiladas are a quick and easy twist on traditional enchiladas, using frozen taquitos baked with red enchilada sauce and melted Mexican blend cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this effortless recipe requires no thawing and delivers comforting, cheesy Mexican-inspired flavors in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) bag frozen taquitos (beef or chicken)
1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Toppings and Serving

Chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, or sliced olives for topping (optional)
Sour cream for serving
Salsa for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for baking the taquitos.
Arrange Taquitos: Spread the frozen taquitos in a single layer inside a 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring even coverage for consistent cooking.
Add Sauce and Seasoning: Pour the red enchilada sauce evenly over the arranged taquitos. Sprinkle chili powder on top if you want a little extra heat and flavor.
Top with Cheese: Evenly distribute the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the sauced taquitos for a gooey, cheesy finish.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the taquitos are thoroughly heated and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Add optional toppings like chopped green onions, cilantro, or sliced olives to add freshness and color.
Serve: Plate the casserole and serve with sour cream and salsa on the side to complement the rich flavors.

Notes

This recipe is great for busy nights since it requires no thawing—just assemble and bake.
Try swapping in green enchilada sauce for a tangy variation.
For breakfast, use breakfast-style taquitos to make a morning-friendly meal.