Lazy Enchiladas

5 from 1 vote

Lazy Enchiladas are the fastest way to make enchiladas. For a quick and flavorful Tex-Mex dish, just layer of savory beef with cheese taquitos, zesty enchilada sauce, and melted cheese. Ready in just 20-25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Lazy Enchiladas Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 332kcal

Ingredients

22.5 ounces frozen beef & cheese taquitos
10 ounces enchilada sauce
4 ounces mild diced green chilis
8 ounces Colby jack cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
Place the frozen beef & cheese taquitos into the baking dish in a single layer.
Pour the enchilada sauce over the entire surface of the taquitos, followed by the diced green chilis.
Top the entire dish of lazy enchiladas with the shredded cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Allow the lazy enchiladas to rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with the chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

These lazy enchiladas can be served with optional ingredients such as sour cream, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced olives, sliced jalapenos, refried beans, and/or yellow rice.
You can substitute chicken & cheese taquitos for the beef ones.
You can add a layer of traditional refried beans or refried black beans to the bottom of the baking dish before adding the layer of frozen taquitos for a twist on this easy recipe.
If you want to use a more authentic Mexican cheese for melting, you could use Queso Asadero, Queso Fresco, or Oaxaca. Monterey Jack is also a great choice for this dish.
If using a homemade enchilada sauce, you will need about 1¼-1½ cups for this recipe.

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