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Antojitos

Cheesy Antojitos: Homemade Bites You Can't Resist

Delicious Antojitos filled with cream cheese and cheddar, perfect for any gathering, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas 10-inch for perfect structure, corn tortillas for gluten-free option.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 can Diced Green Chilies Canned offers convenience.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded for easy melting.
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely diced for sweetness.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any color works beautifully.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Mild smokiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can be replaced with fresh onion.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Optional heat.
Basil Pesto Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Base for your dip.
  • 1/4 cup Basil Pesto Store-bought or homemade.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, diced green chilies, cheddar cheese, red onion, bell pepper, sour cream, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Mix until creamy.
  3. Spread the cheesy filling mixture on each tortilla, roll tightly, and slice into five pieces.
  4. Place the slices cut-side up on the baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Switch oven to broil and broil for an additional 5 minutes until crispy.
  6. Mix sour cream and basil pesto in a bowl for the dipping sauce.
  7. Allow the antojitos to cool slightly, then serve with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture and watch the baking times closely to prevent burning. Customize ingredients to your liking for a unique twist.

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