Bean and Cheese Taquitos
Oct 25, 2025 11:38 AM
These bean and cheese taquitos are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor thanks to a smoky chipotle bean filling and gooey pepper jack cheese. They make the best snack, appetizer, or easy weeknight dinner!
Growing up, beans were always a staple in our house. My mom and dad would have a fresh pot going or leftovers tucked in the fridge, and we’d turn them into everything from nachos and bean and cheese burritos, to bean tostadas on homemade tostada shells and enfrijoladas. These taquitos are just another way we found to stretch those beans into something fun and delicious.
The key is to not let the filling be bland. I load up the beans with chipotles in adobo and a few simple seasonings so every bite has that smoky, savory kick. Add some melty cheese, roll them up in warm tortillas, and fry, bake, or air fry them until crispy. Easy, flavorful, and so satisfying.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 2 cups pinto beans (with a little cooking liquid), homemade or canned
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, plus 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 24 corn tortillas
- 1 ½ – 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- Optional toppings for serving: pico de gallo, sour cream or Mexican crema, salsa or hot sauce, shredded lettuce, cotjia cheese, guacamole
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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