Description
These BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Taquitos are crispy, cheesy, and packed with the delicious flavors of a classic cheeseburger, all wrapped in a tortilla for easy snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef: The heart of your taquitos, providing a juicy and savory base.
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled: Adds a smoky crunch that complements the beef beautifully.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese: Melts perfectly, creating a creamy texture inside the taquitos.
- ½ cup barbecue sauce: The star of the show, infusing the filling with sweetness and tang.
- 1 tsp garlic powder: Enhances flavor with a savory kick.
- ½ tsp onion powder: Adds depth to the overall taste.
- ½ tsp salt: Essential for balancing flavors.
- ½ tsp black pepper: Provides a hint of heat.
- 8 small flour tortillas: The perfect wrap for all that delicious filling.
- Cooking spray: Helps achieve that golden crispiness when baking.
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This step is essential for achieving that crispy texture.
2. Brown the Ground Beef
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Stir occasionally, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
3. Cook the Bacon
Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
4. Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the browned beef, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
5. Assemble the Taquitos
Lay a tortilla flat and spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture onto the center. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. Repeat until all tortillas are filled.
6. Arrange and Spray
Place the rolled taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
7. Bake
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Let cool slightly before serving.
8. Serve
Enjoy warm with additional barbecue sauce for dipping.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or use a different cheese such as pepper jack for a spicy twist. For gluten-free, opt for corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taquito
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg