El Dorado Platter Recipe
Taquitos, flautas, quesadilla, beef taquitos, jalapeno poppers and dressing.
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Ingredients
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Taquitos
Flutas
Quesadilla
Jalapeno Poppers
Dressing
Method
Taquitos
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix the shredded cooked chicken and shredded cheese. Add salt to taste.
- 2
Assemble the Taquitos
Take a corn tortilla and place 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on one end. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick.
- 3
Fry the Taquitos
In a deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the taquitos until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 4
Drain
Remove the taquitos from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Flutas
- 5
- 6
Assemble the Flutas
Lay a flour tortilla flat, add 1/3 cup of the beef mixture, and roll tightly.
- 7
Fry the Flutas
In the same skillet, fry the flutas in the remaining oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 8
Serve with Sour Cream
Serve hot with a side of sour cream for dipping.
Quesadilla
- 9
- 10
Add Filling
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese, bell peppers, and onions on one half of the tortilla.
- 11
Cook
Fold the tortilla over and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- 12
Slice
Remove from heat, slice into wedges, and serve warm.
Jalapeno Poppers
- 13
Prepare the Jalapenos
Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- 14
Make the Filling
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese until well combined.
- 15
Stuff the Jalapenos
Fill each jalapeno half with the cream cheese mixture.
- 16
Bake
Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Dressing
- 17
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- 18
Season
Add salt to taste. Mix well until smooth.
- 19
Serve
Serve the dressing on the side for dipping.