Baked Mexican Three Cheese Flautas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
483 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Baked Mexican Three Cheese Flautas
Description
This recipe starts by mixing grated gouda, crumbled queso blanco, and cotija cheeses with nutmeg, cracked black pepper, and chopped cilantro, then binding the mixture with beaten egg. The cheese filling is portioned onto small flour tortillas, which are rolled tightly and secured with toothpicks. The flautas are pan-fried in vegetable oil until golden on all sides, providing a crisp exterior and melted cheese interior.
After frying, the flautas are arranged in a baking pan and baked at 350°F, topped with salsa verde and extra crumbled queso blanco. Baking melds the flavors together and warms the dish through. Once out of the oven, more salsa verde is poured on top along with diced Roma tomatoes, sliced green onions, and a drizzle of sour cream to add acidity and brightness.
This preparation balances the richness of multiple cheeses with the tangy salsa and fresh vegetables, delivering a textural contrast between crispy tortillas and creamy fillings. The baked step softens the edges after frying and infuses the salsa flavor into the dish.
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas 6"
- 1 cup gouda cheese grated, smoked
- 1 cup queso blanco crumbled
- 1 cup cotija cheese crumbles
- 1 dash nutmeg
- ¼ tsp black pepper cracked
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 egg beaten
- 4 Tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Toppings
- ⅔ cup salsa verde
- 2 Tbsp queso blanco crumbled
- 1 Roma tomato seeded, cored, diced
- ¼ cup green onion sliced
Instructions
To prepare filling
- In a bowl mix Gouda, queso blanco and Cotija. Add pepper and nutmeg and mix well. Stir in the cilantro.
- Add beaten egg to the cheese mixture and mix well.
To make the flautas
- Preheat oven to 350'F.
- Evenly divide the cheese and egg mixture onto the end of each tortilla shell. Roll up tightly to form a cigar shape, and secure with a toothpick.
- Heat oil, and pan fry flautas until brown on all sides.
- Place flautas on the bottom of a 9"x12" baking pan. Pour the Pace® Salsa Verde over the top of the flautas.
- Sprinkle queso blanco over the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and pour ½ cup Pace® Salsa Verde on top. Sprinkle with tomatoes, green onions and drizzle with sour cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1205mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 547mg | 55% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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