Lazy Enchiladas Recipe
Lazy enchiladas are the easiest Tex-Mex comfort food made with frozen taquitos, enchilada sauce, and cheese—all baked into a cheesy, delicious casserole. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 10–12 frozen taquitos (beef, chicken, or cheese)
- 1 to 1½ cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1½ to 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional topping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or cilantro (optional garnish)
- Non-stick cooking spray or oil (for greasing the baking dish)
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup canned black beans or corn
- Diced jalapeños or hot sauce (to taste)
- Avocado slices or guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a light coating of oil.
- Arrange frozen taquitos in a single layer inside the dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the taquitos, making sure they’re well covered.
- Top with shredded cheese to fully cover the dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Uncover and broil for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with sour cream, green onions, or cilantro. Serve hot!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, mix 2 tablespoons of sour cream into the sauce before pouring.
- Add more taquitos if using a deeper baking dish.
- Make it spicy by adding jalapeños or using spicy enchilada sauce.
- Can be made ahead and frozen—just increase baking time by 15–20 minutes if cooking from frozen.