El Grande Fiesta Platter Recipe
Flautas, Poco Chimis, Espinaca Con Queso, Cheese Quesadilla; guacamole, cream cheese.
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Ingredients
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Flautas
Poco Chimis
Espinaca Con Queso
Cheese Quesadilla
Guacamole
Cream Cheese
Method
Flautas
- 1
Prepare Filling
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cheese, and salt until well combined.
- 2
Warm Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- 3
Assemble Flautas
Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.
- 4
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- 5
Fry Flautas
Fry the flautas in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain Flautas
Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Poco Chimis
- 7
Cook Beef
In a skillet, brown the ground beef and drain the fat.
- 8
Combine Ingredients
Add refried beans to the skillet and mix well.
- 9
Warm Tortillas
Warm the flour tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet.
- 10
Assemble Poco Chimis
Spoon the beef and bean mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly.
- 11
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- 12
Fry Poco Chimis
Fry the poco chimis until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 13
Drain Poco Chimis
Remove from oil and let drain on paper towels.
Espinaca Con Queso
- 14
Cook Spinach Mixture
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine spinach, cream cheese, and garlic.
- 15
Melt Cheese
Stir until the cream cheese has melted and combined with the spinach.
- 16
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add sour cream and shredded cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- 17
Season and Serve
Season with salt and serve warm.
Cheese Quesadilla
- 18
Heat Skillet
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- 19
Assemble Quesadilla
Place a flour tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- 20
Fold Quesadilla
Fold the tortilla over and press down gently.
- 21
Cook Quesadilla
Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 22
Serve Quesadilla
Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve warm.
Guacamole
- 23
- 24
Combine Ingredients
Add lime juice, diced tomato, cilantro, and salt; mix well.
- 25
Adjust Seasoning
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Cream Cheese
- 26
Prepare Cream Cheese
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped chives, and garlic powder until smooth.
- 27
Serve Cream Cheese
Serve as a dip alongside the platter.
