Baked Jalapeño Popper Taquitos
Cream cheese and jalapeno give these Baked Jalapeno Popper Taquitos the creamy and spice combo you love, all rolled into crispy homemade taquitos.
Game Day Food and Games
I think game-day parties are some of our favorites to host. Friends bring over cards and board games, and we get to make a bunch of hearty, winter-fuel and munchy foods.
Did some of you have to re-read that last sentence?
Even thought we're in Wisconsin and do appreciate a good game, when we get together, it's rare that the game takes center stage.
Sure, we'll have it on in the background, and someone's always got an eye on the game to give a shout if something exciting happens, so we can all focus in on the instant replay.
Even when the Packers were in the Super Bowl a few years back, the guys decided they were tired of sitting around come half time and headed out to play their own game. It didn't seem to bother them in the slightest that they missed the first part of the second half.
Before coming the Wisconsin, I had only watched a handful of football games. But, apparently in Wisconsin football is kind of a big deal. My roommate in college wouldn't miss a Packers game (despite her Chicago heritage), and I'm proud to say I've gone from not understanding a thing about the game, to being able to cheer at the right times, and even feeling a little tension if things get close.
But, the food is still the best part.
So, onto the food!
Homemade Jalapeno Popper Taquitos: Cream Cheese and Jalapeno Goodness
It's no secret that we love spice. And, jalapeno poppers have been a guilty pleasure of mine for as long as I remember. (Mom would always make a special exception to buy a box for those occasional games we would watch as kids.)
We've tried making our own poppers, but have yet to find a baked version that really knocks our socks off.
However, these taquitos might replace our search.
Everything is there: the crunch from the whole wheat tortilla, the cream cheese creaminess in the filling, and the jalapeno heat that you can dial up as much as you want.
You could even cut the tortillas into 2 inch strips to make mini taquito bites, making them even more pop-able.
But, I'll probably stick with the whole ones.
Baked Jalapeño Popper Taquitos
Ingredients
- 4 oz ⅓ fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon scallions, diced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas, fresh* (or whole wheat flour tortillas)
- 2 large jalapenos, sliced**
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, yogurt, cheddar cheese, scallions, and garlic powder.
- Wrap your tortillas in a damp towel and heat them in the microwave for 10 seconds to steam them and make them more pliable.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of filling in a line, slightly off-center of each tortilla. Top with jalapeno slices. Roll the tortilla tightly around filling.
- Place, seam side down on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops of the rolled taquitos with cooking spray.
- Bake 15 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving. (These babies are hot in more ways than one when they come out!) Serve with sour cream or salsa.
Notes
Sarah founded Curious in 2010 as a way to save her recipe creations and share culinary experiences. Her love for cultural cuisines was instilled early by her French Canadian Grandmother. Her experience in the kitchen and in recipe development comes from over 10 years working in professional kitchens. She has traveled extensively and enjoys bringing the flavors of her travels back to create easy-to-make recipes.
Oh, these look really good. So easy too, I don't make taquitos often enough.
Thanks Shannon. They were super easy. It made us wonder why we don't do taquitos more often!
It's a bit dangerous how easy these are. But, they'd make a great, quick weeknight dinner too!
Oh, wow! I'd start by eating all the amazing spillage on that cookie sheet, then I'd dive right in to your wonderful Taquitos!!!
That spillage was such a wonderful surprise!
Oh my gosh these look so good. You guys know how to do a football party - having it a little more in the background and having the food and socializing a little more front and center.
Thanks Susan!
I love jalapeno poppers and taquitos. These look fabulous, Sarah.
Thanks Micha!
Football is a big deal here in Columbus too, but only college football. Which means I'm totally free to just enjoy the food on Super Bowl Sunday! 🙂 These look wooonderful! I love the gooey cheese oozing out.
So fun to just sit back and enjoy the food! Thanks!
Ooey Gooey oozing cheese is my fav, those look so good!!
Us too! Thanks!
I love this idea and why didn't I ever think of this? Pinned.
Wonderful! Thank you!
What, WHAT??!! These are so creative, I love it! Oh, and big kudos to baking them, too. 🙂
Thanks so much Julie! I could eat taquitos all day long, so making is a must!
You have no idea how much I would love to have these! I love jalapeno poppers! Great idea!! Love it!
Thanks Jen!
What a great and super easy appetizer!! I night make these today actually...I wonder if it would work with corn tortillas?
We've tried making baked taquitos with corn tortillas, and we've found that the tortillas have to be SUPER fresh. Otherwise they crack when you try to roll them, or while baking, and you end up with a mess. Even if it is a delicious mess. We're trying to find a way to make corn work for the baked version though, because that would be our preference.
These Jalapeño Popper Taquitos are so tempting. What a great grab-and-go treat…even if you are missing the game! 🙂
Thanks Betsy!
You guys might be the only house in Wisconsin who don't like or care about the game. 🙂 Since moving here in November, we were quickly surrounded by Packers and Badgers fans and roped into the craziness here that is football. I grew up in Texas so football has always been close to my heart. . I love watching. . but it's refreshing to see that you guys exist and live in Wisconsin. . because they are crazy about two things here: football and cheese! ) LOVE your taquitos!!!!
It's funny when we get a group together, because some may be die hards and others couldn't care less. It makes for a really amusing afternoon! The football craze was one things that really shocked me when I moved up here. (Being from St Louis, we didn't really know what football fan meant!) I am getting used to the football fans though, and always loving the cheese!
Now, this is a recipe I'd make up today. These are fabulous and sound wonderful!!
Thanks Nicole!
Ha ha, yes when I am with my friends or family {tonight will be both!}, only half of us are interested in the game. I'm more about the food and socializing 😉 Love this recipe!
Good to know there are groups like us out there!
I will eat jalapeno popper anything and these look perfect for Game Day! Thanks for sharing!
Me too! Now I've got my wheels turning for what else we can make "jalapeno popper"!