TikTok's Lazy Enchiladas Recipe - Career Girl Meets... (2024)

By Danielle Nieman

These Lazy Enchiladas are made with taquitos and topped with fresh ingredients! Make them in 20 minutes, and you’ll understand why they went viral.

This post is all about how to make Lazy Enchiladas.

This Lazy Enchiladas recipe is easy, delicious, and the perfect midweek meal when you’re on a time crunch. The three ingredients you’ll need are a box of taquitos, enchilada sauce, and cheese. They take about 20 minutes to prepare, and then boom, dinner is served. The fresh toppings, Spanish rice, guacamole, and sour cream are complementary companions but not mandatory.

Lazy Enchiladas gained fame after a woman named Ana Regalado posted her recipe on TikTok back in 2021. It went viral with more than six million views, and guess what? They don’t taste lazy at all! As long as you’re not giving your lazy secrets away, no one will be able to figure out the ease behind this Mexican dish.

Let’s get into some quick details and the step-by-step process for making these fast and tasty enchiladas. Another HUGE plus to this recipe is that adults, kids, and toddlers will all love this dish, making it the perfect family meal. P.S. don’t forget to pair these enchiladas with a pitcher of Bomb-Ass margaritas.

Lazy Enchiladas Recipe

How Do You Make Lazy Enchiladas With Taquitos?

Traditional enchiladas are not made with taquitos and take more time to prepare. With this recipe, you buy a box of frozen taquitos and lay them down in a pan. Next comes the other two ingredients.

You’ll Need 3 Ingredients:

• 1 Box of Taquitos (beef, chicken, or bean & cheese), approximately 20 ounces.

• Mexican Style (4 cheese blend), 8-12 ounces. The more cheese you use, the better.

• Enchilada Sauce, about 2 cups. I used the green sauce for mild spice.

Optional Fresh Topping Ingredients:

• Lettuce (preferably Iceberg lettuce), finely chopped.

• Tomatoes (Roma tomatoes work well for toppings and salsas because they have a thicker fruit wall and a lower moisture content), chopped.

• Red Onions, diced.

• Cilantro, chopped.

• Sliced Avocados or Guacamole

• Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt

Optional Sides:

• Spanish Rice – Rice-A-Roni Spanish rice is the BEST!

• Refried Beans

• Bomb-Ass Margaritas

Equipment Needed For Lazy Taquito Enchiladas:

• Oven

• Non-Stick Cooking Spray

• Baking Dish (9 x 13)

• Measuring Cups

• Sharp knife for chopping fresh topping ingredients.

How To Make This Viral Lazy Enchiladas Recipe, Step-By-Step

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. F.

Step 2: Apply non-stick cooking spray to the baking dish and place the taquitos down side-by-side in the pan. Ana also suggests spraying the tops of the taquitos lightly with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 3: Cook the taquitos in the oven for 10-12 minutes.

Step 4: Begin chopping the fresh ingredients and preparing the Spanish Rice. These are optional toppings and sides, but they complement the lazy enchiladas deliciously.

Step 5: After the taquitos have baked, pour two cups of enchilada sauce over the taquitos.

Step 6: Next, sprinkle the Mexican blend cheese on top. Use at least 8 ounces. In my opinion, it could use more cheese, like approximately 12 ounces. Ana says, “Everything tastes better with lots of cheese.”

Step 7: Put the enchiladas back in the oven for 10 minutes.

Step 8: Remove the pan from the oven and serve the Lazy Enchiladas immediately. Add optional toppings and serve the optional sides such as Spanish rice, refried beans, and Bomb-Ass margaritas.

FAQs For Lazy Enchiladas

Can you make this recipe ahead of time?

This recipe is so simple, and it’s best to make them when you’re ready to eat them. It’s never okay to serve soggy, cold enchiladas.

What is the best melting cheese for enchiladas?

The Mexican-style cheese is definitely the best for enchiladas. It’s commonly combined with four kinds of cheese and melts perfectly.

What to serve with lazy taquito enchiladas?

It’s highly recommended to top them with fresh ingredients. The best sides for this dish are refried beans and Spanish rice. Oh, and don’t forget the Bomb-ass margaritas!

How do restaurants keep enchiladas from getting soggy?

This was a common question that popped up a lot when researching enchiladas. While this answer doesn’t apply to this specific recipe, it’s interesting to know that restaurants briefly fry tortillas in hot oil before they fill and roll them to avoid sogginess.

Can you reheat lazy enchiladas?

Absolutely! You can use a microwave or an air fryer heated to 400 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes.

Should I cover my enchiladas with foil?

I didn’t need to cover mine with foil, but this would be a good idea if you see the cheese is starting to burn. This hack will most likely help if you make traditional enchiladas because they’re in the oven much longer than 10 minutes.

Can you freeze the enchiladas?

You could put the leftovers in an airtight container for freezing, but I wouldn’t recommend this. This dish tastes best when served fresh.

How do you roll perfect enchiladas?

Since this recipe calls for frozen taquitos, you won’t have to worry about rolling a perfect enchilada.

Will my family love this super easy dinner idea?

Yes! This is a great family meal for all ages to enjoy.

What are lazy man enchiladas?

This recipe calls for tortilla chips, cooked ground beef, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Everything is mixed up in a pan and then baked.

How do you make lazy enchilada casserole?

It’s pretty similar to nachos and lazy man enchiladas. You would fill a baking dish with tortilla chips and then add the cooked ground meat, salsa, or enchilada sauce and top it with cheese.

What taquitos should I use for this recipe?

You can use any brand of taquitos, and it doesn’t matter what kind they are. Beef, chicken, and bean and cheese are the most popular.

Do I have to use frozen taquitos for this TikTok recipe?

No! Homemade taquitos will work too.

What enchilada sauce should I use for taquito enchiladas?

This is entirely up to you! Some prefer red sauce, while others enjoy a bit of spice and use green sauce.

Final Thoughts On Lazy Enchiladas

Lazy enchiladas are a super easy dinner idea that the whole family will love! While the toppings and sides are optional, they add a ton of value to this Mexican dish. Let me know in the comments if you enjoyed this viral TikTok recipe.

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