Best 6 Flautas Baked In The Oven Recipes

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Flautas, also known as taquitos, are a delicious Mexican dish consisting of corn tortillas rolled around a savory filling, then fried or baked until crispy. They are a popular appetizer, snack, or main course and can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as shredded chicken, beef, or potatoes, and topped with various sauces and garnishes.

These flautas baked in the oven are a healthier alternative to the traditional fried version, while still delivering the same crispy texture and delicious flavor. This recipe provides detailed instructions for making the flautas from scratch, including preparing the filling, assembling the flautas, and baking them to perfection. It also includes suggestions for different fillings and toppings, allowing you to customize the flautas to your liking.

In addition to the main flautas recipe, this article also includes two additional recipes for flauta variations: Flautas de Papa con Pollo (Potato and Chicken Flautas) and Flautas de Res con Frijoles (Beef and Bean Flautas). These variations offer unique flavor combinations and cater to different dietary preferences.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner looking to try something new, this article has everything you need to make delicious oven-baked flautas at home. With its step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to impress your friends and family with this delightful Mexican dish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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Take taco night to the next level with this weeknight spin on cheesy, crunchy flautas. After stuffing them with a smoky, spicy ground chicken-chipotle mixture, we skipped the traditional pan-frying route in favor of letting them crisp-up in the oven.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Ground Chicken Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 pound ground chicken, preferably dark meat
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle in adobo, plus 2 teaspoons sauce
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
6 ounces Monterey Jack, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
6 flour tortillas (each 8 inches)
Pico de gallo, for serving
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, chipotle and sauce, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook until most of liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  • Brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Arrange 1/4 cup cheese and about 1/3 cup meat mixture along center of one tortilla; roll up and place seam-side down on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cheese, meat, and tortillas. Brush tops of flautas with oil and bake until browned and crisp, 12 to 14 minutes. Serve with pico de gallo, sour cream, and cilantro.

BAKED CHEESY CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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Flauta, meaning "flute," is a Mexican dish made from a rolled-up tortilla that's often filled with a choice of meat or poultry and deep-fried. Luckily, this recipe for baked chicken flautas gives you all the crispy, cheesy flavor of flautas without any deep-fried mess. Surprise your next taco night guests with homemade flautas that take only 35 minutes total. Don't forget to add a side of Herbed Sour Cream for the perfect dipping partner.

Provided by Old El Paso

Categories     Appetizers     Dips     Sides and Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons roughly chopped green onions
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
4 oz cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 package (8 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos and fajitas

Steps:

  • Place Herbed Sour Cream ingredients in blender; cover and puree 30 to 60 seconds or until smooth. Transfer to small bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray large rimmed pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix oil and 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix.
  • In medium bowl, mix chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, chiles and remaining taco seasoning mix.
  • Place slightly less than 1/4 cup chicken mixture on bottom third of each tortilla. Roll up tightly; place seam-side down in pan. Brush filled tortillas with oil mixture. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until filling is hot (at least 165°F) and flautas are crispy. Serve with Herbed Sour Cream.

EASY BAKED FLAUTAS (TAQUITOS!)



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These oven baked flautas are filled with a zesty refried bean and cheese filling! Similar to taquitos, they can be made with either flour or corn tortillas.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 green onions
1 1/2 cups refried beans, Homemade Refried Beans or vegetarian canned refried beans
1/4 cup salsa, plus more to serve
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
14 6-inch flour or corn tortillas*
2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, for sprinkling
For dipping: easy guacamole, salsa, or sour cream (or spicy sour cream mixed with hot sauce)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (necessary for cleanup!).
  • Thinly slice the green onions.
  • If you're using canned refried beans, take a taste and determine whether they're well seasoned. If not, add a few pinches of kosher salt and cumin. If you're using our Homemade Refried Beans, they'll be perfectly seasoned and you can skip this step.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the green onion, refried beans, salsa, chili powder, and shredded cheese.
  • Optional step: If you're using 100% corn tortillas, you may want to pan fry each one in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil (or without in a dry pan) to prevent cracking and help them be easier to work with. Every tortilla brand is different, so if your tortillas seem brittle it's helpful to heat them before rolling. You can do this with corn tortillas too!
  • Lay a tortilla on a work surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the bean mixture in a dollop onto the bottom half of the tortilla. Be careful not to use too much! Tightly roll the tortilla from the bottom (the filling will spread out and hold the tortilla together). Place the flauta seam-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.
  • When the flautas are assembled, brush the tops with oil and sprinkle them with a bit of salt. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until crisp and browned. Some of the beans will come out the ends of the rolls, which is expected (enough filling will remain to perfectly flavor them!). Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. Freezing instructions: Cool the flautas to room temperature, then freeze in a sealed container. To reheat, bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Sugar 1.2 g, Sodium 355.3 mg, Fat 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg

CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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Chicken Flautas is a Mexican dish. If desired serve with sour cream, picante sauce and/or Spanish rice.

Provided by Arlene Spurlock

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and shredded
1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
36 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the shredded chicken, picante sauce and ground cumin. Mix together.
  • In a small skillet heat vegetable oil over medium high heat. Place a corn tortilla in the oil for 1 to 2 seconds on either side to soften. Repeat with all of the tortillas (if possible, have someone help you do this). Place tortillas on paper towel to soak up some of the oil.
  • Put 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of a tortilla and sprinkle some cheese on top. Roll up tortilla and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, seam side down. Repeat with all of the tortillas until chicken mixture is gone. If there is any cheese left over, sprinkle it over the rolled tortillas.
  • Bake tortillas in the preheated oven for 15 to 25 minutes or until tortillas are a little crispy and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 134.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

OVEN FRIED FLAUTAS



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I found this recipe in the Orlando Sentinel a few years back. My family really likes the way they taste. I hope you enjoy them..

Provided by jb41848

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup mild chili sauce or 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
12 corn tortillas
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet that has been sprayed with cooking spray and brown over medium-high heat.
  • Using a spatula crumble beef into small pieces as it cooks.
  • Add the chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and chile sauce to the pan and mix well.
  • Wrap 6 of the corn tortillas at a time in a damp kitchen towel and warm briefly in the microwave- just enough to soften.
  • For each flauta, spray both sides of 2 tortillas with cooking spray.
  • Lay the tortillas down so they overlap by 4 inches.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup or so of filling down the side of the paired tortillas and roll up tightly, the beef mixture should be in the center.
  • Place on a heavy cookie sheet.
  • Repeat with the others.
  • Bake flautas, at 400 degrees until the tortillas are crisp, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream and guacamole.

BAKED CHICKEN FLAUTAS



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I grew up in the kitchen eating Mexican food every day and never got tired of it. These are a great dish for "Mexican or Taco Night." They are easy to eat and what kid doesn't like chicken tacos (that's what my 8-year-old brother calls them). Others prefer to microwave the tortillas, roll up the flautas, and then deep-fry them. Baking them just makes me feel a tad less guilty. I like to serve these with refried beans, fresh lettuce, green salsa, and top it off with more shredded cheese and sour cream.

Provided by cesi85

Time 1h15m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ medium onion, cut into chunks
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with saffron (such as Goya® Azafran)
½ cup vegetable oil for frying
14 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts, onion, garlic, and salt in a deep pot. Cover with water and cook over medium heat, adding water if it starts to get low, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and shred chicken with 2 forks. Reserve 1/2 cup stock.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and sazon seasoning. Add the reserved chicken stock, stir well, and reduce heat. Cook until all stock has evaporated. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place another frying pan over medium heat with 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. Begin frying corn tortillas one at a time until soft, but not crispy, 30 seconds to 1 minute, flipping once. Place the tortillas aside as you fry them.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of cooked chicken on one end of each tortilla along with 1 tablespoon of Monterey Jack cheese. Roll into flautas and place side by side on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1984.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Tips:

  • To make the flautas ahead of time, assemble them and then freeze them on a baking sheet. When you're ready to bake them, thaw them in the refrigerator for about an hour and then bake them according to the recipe instructions.
  • If you don't have a cutting board, you can use a large plate or even the counter to roll out the tortillas.
  • If the tortillas are too dry and crack when you try to roll them, you can microwave them for a few seconds to soften them up.
  • Be careful not to overfill the flautas, or they will be difficult to roll and seal.
  • If you don't have a baking sheet, you can use a large skillet or even a Dutch oven to bake the flautas.
  • Serve the flautas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Flautas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of flautas that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give flautas a try!

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