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    Home >> Mexican

    Baked Mexican Three Cheese Flautas

    Modified: Mar 5, 2024 · Published: Sep 27, 2017 by Analida · • Word count:864 words. • About 5 minutes to read this article. • This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    How about a spicy Mexican dish with salsa verde? Today’s recipe is three cheese Mexican flautas with some spicy salsa verde. I like to drop my Mexican three cheese flautas in a hot pan with a little oil to give them a nice color and then I bake them with salsa verde and some queso fresco on top. I like to add more salsa verde and a little picante when I serve them. I love Mexican food! This recipe is so easy to make too! #mexicanfood #flautas #salsa #salsaverde #MakeGameTimeSaucy #ad Mexican, flautas, cheese, salsa, salsa verde, spicy, queso, vegetarian,

    Baked Mexican three cheese flautas is the perfect dish to entertain friends and family on any occasion, but especially during the Cinco de Mayo. What is a flauta? Read on to learn, then make them yourself.

    Try these Mexican three cheese flautas with a creamy and rich filling topped with a tangy salsa verde and you can kick it up with some picante too! I love Mexican food! This recipe is so easy to make too! | ethnicspoon.com

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    • Baked Mexican Three Cheese Flautas

    Flauta History

    Flautas hail from Mexico. Flautas means flute in Spanish, which is a very accurate word for them. They look like tiny flutes, rolled to perfection. Mexicans eat flautas frequently and all over the country. They’re also known as taquitos, or tacos dorados. No one quite knows exactly where they come from in Mexico, but the fillings vary depending which state you’re in. You can typically find them at street food vendors or farmers markets. In the United States, most authentic Mexican restaurants will serve them too with all the fixings. A standard flauta will always have cheese in it, but many restaurants choose to serve flautas stuffed with seasoned beef or chicken too. On top goes the crema, lettuce, onion, some crumbled cheese, and avocado.

    The best thing about Pace is that it goes well with just about everything. Think chicken, enchiladas, beef tips, just don't put it on ice cream, OK! I think you will love the taste of baked Mexican three cheese flautas!

    If you don’t have Pace laying around or just want to use up some fresh ingredients, you can feel free to make your own salsa from scratch. Here’s my recipe for a blended salsa verde with mango.

    Make it your go to condiment, and you will not be disappointed. Whether you are planning on hearty appetizers, main dishes or just a dipping sauce.

    steps for making flautas

    Easy to put together.

    How to make flautas that please a crowd? It's easy. First, put the cheese filling on the edge of the tortilla shell, then roll it up like a cigar. Fry in a little oil, just to get the flautas slightly brown. Place on a baking tray. Pour Pace Salsa Verde on top, and sprinkle on some delicious queso fresco, and bake.

    Flautas are great for vegetarians, since they only contain cheese and vegetables at the base. They’re great for dinner parties or just having some friends over too, since they are so customizable and you can easily build upon them.

    What else can I tell you about Pace? Well, for one the texture. Because different people have different texture and spice preferences this delicious salsa comes in various textures and heat levels to suit as many palates as possible. Whether you like your salsa chunky and spicy or mild and smooth, Pace caters to all salsa varieties.

    a striped placemat with a baking dish of flautas, a plate of flautas, and two bowls of sauce

    When you bite into baked Mexican three cheese flautas you get to experience many flavors and textures. Crunchy shells, creamy cheese filling, and the saucy goodness of salsa verde.

    One of the main ingredients in salsa verde is tomatillos, a small green tomato covered in a papery husk. They belong to the same botanical family as eggplant, tomatoes, and petunias. Tomatillos were originally cultivated by the Aztecs; and were an integral part of their diet. These little green tomatoes are less sweet than regular red tomatoes, and are slightly more acidic. Tomatillos are denser and less watery too, similar to the texture of an unripe tomato. 

    If you can’t get your hands on some Pace salsa verde, feel free to substitute with salsa rojo. The main difference between the two is the use of tomatillos in the verde and regular tomatoes in the rojo. It won’t change the taste too much. It’s better to have a red salsa than no salsa at all!

    a plate of flautas and a spoon adding more green sauce

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    Like Mexican food? You will love the flautas! I like to drop my Mexican three cheese flautas in a hot pan with a little oil to give them a nice color and then I bake them with salsa verde and some queso fresco on top. I love Mexican food! This recipe is so easy to make too! | ethnicspoon.com

    Baked Mexican Three Cheese Flautas

    Baked Mexican Three Cheese Flautas is the perfect dish to serve your family and friends for any occasion. Crunchy, creamy cheese flautas topped with tangy salsa verde, tomatoes and crumbled queso blanco.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: baked dish, cheese filled, easy ethnic food, salsa verde
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 483kcal
    Author: Analida Braeger

    Ingredients

    • 8 flour tortillas 6"
    • 1 cup Smoked Gouda grated
    • 1 cup queso blanco crumbled
    • 1 cup Cotija cheese crumbles
    • 1 dash nutmeg
    • ¼ tsp cracked pepper
    • 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
    • 1 egg beaten
    • 4 Tbsp vegetable oil for frying

    Toppings

    • ⅔ cup salsa verde
    • 2 Tbsp queso blanco crumbled
    • 1 Roma tomato seeded, cored, diced
    • ¼ cup green onion sliced

    Instructions

    To prepare filling

    • In a bowl mix Gouda, queso blanco and Cotija. Add pepper and nutmeg and mix well. Stir in the cilantro.
    • Add beaten egg to the cheese mixture and mix well.

    To make the flautas

    • Preheat oven to 350'F.
    • Evenly divide the cheese and egg mixture onto the end of each tortilla shell. Roll up tightly to form a cigar shape, and secure with a toothpick.
    • Heat oil, and pan fry flautas until brown on all sides.
    • Place flautas on the bottom of a 9"x12" baking pan. Pour the Pace® Salsa Verde over the top of the flautas.
    • Sprinkle queso blanco over the top.
    • Bake for 15 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and pour ½ cup Pace® Salsa Verde on top. Sprinkle with tomatoes, green onions and drizzle with sour cream.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1205mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 830IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 547mg | Iron: 1.8mg

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    Comments

    1. Jenni LeBaron

      October 03, 2017 at 9:39 pm

      These look great! I love a good verde sauce on top of tacos, burritos, and flautas.

      Reply
      • Analida

        October 04, 2017 at 4:26 pm

        Thanks for commenting Jenni. Yes, salsa verde is AWESOME, my husband convinced me of this. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Abby @ WinsteadWandering

      December 18, 2017 at 8:54 am

      I love flautas, but THREE cheeses? Whoa. I need these soon! I love that you pan fry them first to get them nice and crispy before baking. Great idea!

      Reply
      • Analida

        December 18, 2017 at 4:22 pm

        Yes, Abby. The light pan frying gives the flautas a nice crunchy texture.

        Reply
    3. Jessica Robinson

      December 18, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      OMG- YUM! These look so delicious and rather simple to make. Thanks for sharing such an authentic Mexican recipe packed with flavor!

      Reply
    4. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago

      December 21, 2017 at 8:58 am

      5 stars
      Flautas have always been one of my favorite Mexican options. These look great and easy to make!

      Reply
      • Analida

        December 22, 2017 at 8:08 am

        Indeed Kathryn, flautas are easy to make. If you try my recipe, let me know how you like them. 🙂 Have a wonderful day.

        Reply
    5. Sarah

      December 21, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      I've never eaten flautas! They look yummy.. and I do LOVE pace salsa! It's my favorite!

      Reply
    6. Wendy | Around My Family Table

      December 21, 2017 at 10:35 pm

      Shut the front door! These look killer...I'm adding them to my menu plan for after the holidays!

      Reply
      • Analida

        December 22, 2017 at 8:09 am

        LOL!!! Thanks you for your enthusiastic comment. Let me know how you like them.

        Reply
    7. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      December 22, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      We love our Mexican flavors and I think it's such a great idea that you brown the tortillas after you filled them. Your baked dish would be great any night of the week. Certainly full of flavor.

      Reply
      • Analida

        December 22, 2017 at 1:35 pm

        Thanks so much for your kind comments Marisa. Yes, Mexican flavors are so awesome. I hope you enjoy these Three Cheese Flautas.

        Reply
    8. Amanda Mason

      December 23, 2017 at 4:19 am

      5 stars
      Pace is my all time favorite brand when it comes to salsa!! I make so many dishes with Pace! I've loved every flavor I've tried! These look yummy...perfect for super bowl in a couple of months!

      Reply
      • Analida

        December 23, 2017 at 3:21 pm

        Hi Amanda! I love Pace salsa also. They have the right formula.

        Reply
    9. Helene

      December 23, 2017 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      Crunchy Cheesy,... I am in for this! I have never tasted flautas before but if I am not mistaken I had seen it somewhere in the past. I like the addition of the salsa on top too. It must be so flavorful, YUM! 🙂

      Reply
      • Analida

        December 23, 2017 at 3:22 pm

        Hi Helene! I think you will like flautas. The salsa on top I think makes it! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Julie

      December 25, 2017 at 12:48 am

      Mexican food is my favorite - this looks like the ultimate splurge meal! Cheesy and fried? Count me in!

      Reply
      • Analida

        December 25, 2017 at 5:19 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Julie! Isn't Mexican food awesome? Hope you get to try these three cheese flautas. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.

        Reply
    11. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine

      December 25, 2017 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      These look SO delicious! I am sure baking them makes them so melty and delicious! I've never tried the Pace green salsa -- need to pick it up!

      Reply
      • Analida

        December 26, 2017 at 8:03 pm

        Thanks Michelle. The Pace green salsa is really good, and there are so many things you can make with it. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Amy Nash

      December 26, 2017 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      Flautas are a favorite at our house as well! I love these cheesy ones that you have come up with! And we love using Pace products as well.

      Reply
      • Analida

        December 26, 2017 at 8:02 pm

        Hi Amy! I am glad you and your family like flautas. The cheesy ones are certainly yummy. If you have a chance to try them, let me know how you like them.

        Reply
    13. Sara

      December 31, 2017 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      You had my attention at 3 cheese! Yummy!

      Reply
      • Analida

        December 31, 2017 at 4:40 pm

        🙂 Isn't cheese awesome? Thanks for commenting.

        Reply

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