Description
These crispy Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese Taquitos combine all the cheesy, comforting flavors of mac ‘n’ cheese with the crunch of a taquito. Each bite is packed with creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and a perfectly golden, crispy tortilla wrap. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cooked macaroni
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon 🥓
- 8 large flour tortillas 🌯
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈
- Salt and black pepper to taste 🧂
- Cooking oil for frying 🌻
Instructions
- Prepare Mac ‘n’ Cheese Mixture:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add heavy cream. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Add the cooked macaroni and bacon bits, mixing until well-combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cool slightly. - Assemble the Taquitos:
Lay each tortilla flat and spoon a generous amount of the mac ‘n’ cheese filling into the center. Sprinkle with Parmesan, then roll the tortilla tightly around the filling. - Fry the Taquitos:
Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place taquitos seam-side down in the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. - Serve and Enjoy:
Remove the taquitos from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces, such as sour cream, salsa, or spicy mayo.
Notes
- Baking Option: If you prefer a lighter option, you can bake the taquitos at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- Storage Tip: These taquitos can be frozen before frying. Place assembled taquitos on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, and store in a freezer bag. Fry or bake from frozen.
- Cheese Variations: For a richer flavor, try Monterey Jack or smoked gouda in place of cheddar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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