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Should probably work on my "diet" but meh.At least I'm eating, yeah? #evol #elmonterey

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Should probably work on my "diet" but meh.At least I'm eating, yeah? #evol #elmonterey

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If I had some shredded pepper jack cheese and some fresh Pico, then this would look so much tastier. As it is, it's still pretty dang good. You've got to be creative when cooking at the office. #thisishowweboost #elmonterey #chimichangasatwork

[everythingbutfish-blog]

Taquito Firecrackers

Things You'll Need

El Monterey Southwest Chicken Taquitos

Mexican Blend Cheese

8 inch Flour Tortillas

Cilantro

Red Onions

Jalapeño Peppers

Tortilla Strips

Sriracha

Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Tip #1 Tortilla strips can be found in the salad section of the grocery store.

Preheat oven to 375F.  Place taquitos in oven and bake for about 7-10 minutes.  While taquitos are baking prepare the produce; Mince onions, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro.  Set aside.

Tip #2  If you do not like super spicy...leave out the jalapeño peppers.

Time for assembly.  Place flour tortilla on a flat surface and add on cheese, onions, jalapeño peppers, and cilantro, followed by a drizzle of creamy chipotle and Sriracha.

Heat a skillet to medium heat and place tortilla onto it.  Cover and let the cheese melt down, making sure not to burn the underside.

Remove the tortilla from the skillet.  Take one of the taquitos and roll it up into the tortilla and place into tin pan.

Once all of the taquitos are wrapped, place back into preheated oven for about 10 minutes.  Remove firecrackers from oven, cut them in half and trim off any excess tortilla.  Place tortilla strips out the top of each half.  Place onto tray and serve!

Suggestions:

Great as an appetizer for independence day, or make them for any party!

Carefully light the strips on fire for some extra added excitement =)

Try using other El Monterey Taquitos for alternative flavors...nom nom nom

[everythingbutfish-blog]

Taquito Cake

Things You'll Need

El Monterey Brand Taquitos

7-11 Monterey Jack Taquito

Guacamole (Recipe on Everythingbutfish)

Hot Salsa

Mexican blend cheese

Re-fried Beans

Light Sour Cream

Light Cream Cheese

Cilantro

Spices (Cumin and Chili Powder)

Tip #1 Use your favorite salsa any style will work!

First prepare guacamole as demonstrated in another section of the blog.  Set aside.  Then preheat oven to 350 F and bake taquitos for about 10 minutes. Place first layer of taquitos down into pan then add a layer of heated re-fried beans, cheese, and salsa.  

Put another layer of taquitos on top of that and cover with guacamole and more cheese. Add another layer of taquitos on top and bake until cheese is melted.

While cake is baking begin to make the icing. Mix together equal parts sour cream and cream cheese with cumin and chili powder. Mix it really well and set aside.

Removed cake from oven and set aside to cool for about 5 minutes. Then take a large serving platter and invert being careful not let it fall apart.

Now carefully add on your icing mixture!

Garnish with a 7-11 taquito and some cilantro!  Serve it up!

Suggestions:

Try using 7-11 taquitos as your layers, few are used and they bring so much added flavor.

Do not over do it on the icing.  Could overwhelm the entire cake.

Try it using steak or beef flavors!