Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of crispy, cheesy pulled pork taquitos and a creamy, spicy chipotle ranch dressing. These easy-to-make appetizers are sure to be the hit of your next gathering!
Ingredients
- Shredded pork (2 cups)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
- Tortillas (12 small)
- Mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
- Sour cream (1/4 cup)
- Chipotle chili powder (1 teaspoon)
- Garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Paprika (1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2. In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded pulled pork and shredded cheddar cheese.
3. 3. Lay the corn tortillas on a clean surface and place a heaping tablespoon of the pork-cheese mixture near the bottom third of each tortilla.
4. 4. Carefully roll up the tortillas, starting from the bottom and tucking in the sides as you go.
5. 5. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. 6. Carefully add the rolled taquitos to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. 7. Transfer the fried taquitos to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
8. 8. Arrange the taquitos on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes to ensure they are heated through.
9. 9. Serve the Cheesy Pulled Pork Taquitos warm, drizzled with the chipotle ranch dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
For a slightly spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the pork-cheese mixture. To make this recipe even quicker, you can use pre-cooked pulled pork from your local grocery store.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Bites & Finger Foods
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex