PORK TAQUITOS

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Taquitos are a popular appetizer and these homemade ones are so much better than the frozen ones in the supermarket. If you want a little more punch to the filling, adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded cooked pork
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup salsa verde
1 tablespoon lime juice
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Toppings: sour cream, guacamole and additional salsa verde

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer. Add the pork, cheese, cilantro, salsa and lime juice. Cook and stir until cheese is melted., Place 2 tablespoons filling over lower third of each tortilla. Roll up tightly. Secure with toothpicks. Place taquitos on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. , Cool completely on a wire rack. Discard toothpicks. Place taquitos on a waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking sheet; freeze until firm. Transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months., To use frozen taquitos: Arrange desired number of taquitos in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.