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Mexican Antojitos

Cheesy Mexican Antojitos: Quick Bites for Home Chefs

Indulge in these cheesy Mexican antojitos, a delightful street food treat, perfect for gatherings and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas 10” size works best
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese can substitute with Neufchâtel
  • 1 can Diced Green Chilies or jalapeños for a bolder kick
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese can use Monterey Jack or pepper jack
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion can substitute with green onions
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper any color or jalapeños for heat
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a great substitute
  • 1 tsp Paprika use smoked for richer flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder can use fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne reduce if prefer milder
Pesto Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can substitute
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto store-bought works well

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Gather all your ingredients for the Mexican Antojitos.
Mix Filling
  1. Combine cream cheese, diced green chilies, cheddar cheese, red onion, bell pepper, sour cream, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a mixing bowl.
  2. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Assemble Antojitos
  1. Lay flour tortillas flat and spread the cheesy filling over each one, then roll tightly and cut into five pieces.
  2. Arrange pieces seam-side down on the baking sheet.
Bake
  1. Bake for about 8 minutes, then switch to broil for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove from oven, cool slightly, and serve warm with pesto sour cream dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 3bitesCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the filling with your choice of vegetables or cheeses, and enjoy with a zesty dip for maximum flavor.

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