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Taquitos Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

vegetable or canola oil, for frying ▢3 cups shredded cooked chicken ▢6 ounces cream cheese, softened ▢1½ cups baby spinach, stems removed and chopped ▢1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, or Mexican blend cheese ▢½ cup salsa, store-bought or homemade ▢⅓ cup sour cream ▢salt and pepper to taste ▢12 (6-inch) corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)

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STEP-1

Fill a saucepan with ½ inch of oil and heat over medium heat to 350°F.

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STEP-2

Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix 3 cups chicken, 6 ounces cream cheese, 1½ cups spinach, 1½ cups Colby Jack cheese, ½ cup salsa, and ⅓ cup sour cream. Add salt and pepper.

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STEP-3

Once oil is hot enough, add a few tablespoons of chicken/cream cheese mixture to the center of a tortilla and spread out.

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STEP-4

Roll the tortilla and use tongs to place it seam-side down in hot oil.

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STEP-5

Cook until golden brown on both sides, 2–3 minutes per side. Set on paper towels to drain.

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STEP-6

Repeat until all 12 (6-inch) tortillas have been filled, rolled, and fried.

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STEP-7

Serve warm with your favorite toppings.