These Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Taquitos are perfect for the big game. They’re creamy and cheesy, loaded with bacon and fried until golden brown! These are sure to be a winner on game day!
Just a few days to the Super Bowl my friends! You know it’s all about the food, right?!
I’m a big sports fan, and even more so as I get older. If you follow the blog, you know I get my love of sports from my mother. She’ll be 91 this year and back in the day she would make out a list of her favorite teams and what days and times they played so she would never miss an important game. Whether it was basketball, baseball or football, professional or college, she had herself covered.
Mom has taught me that no game is complete without food to nibble on while you’re watching. It’s gotta be good and there’s gotta be plenty of it. You know, just in case the game goes into overtime!
So with the biggest game of the year just around the corner, I’ve been spending the last week or two ironing out the menu. Finger foods are always the most popular, so these Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Taquitos are an absolute must and a total fan favorite.
Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Taquito Ingredients
- bacon
- cream cheese
- shredded cheddar jack cheese
- jalapeño
- scallions
- cilantro
- garlic powder
- cumin
- chili powder
- cayenne
- salt
- pepper
- flour tortillas
They’re a delicious mixture of cream cheese, cheddar jack, bacon, jalapenos, some fresh cilantro and spices all rolled up in a flour tortilla then fried until golden brown. You can prepare the filling and roll up the taquitos a few hours before you plan on frying them.
I cut each taquito in half and always serve alongside some salsa. If you plan on having a big crowd, I highly recommend doubling the recipe because they disappear quickly.
Please let me know if you give the recipe a try. And if you have any questions about the recipe, just drop a comment below. Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Taquitos
As mentioned above, you can make the filling and spread on the tortillas ahead of time and then fry before serving.
The recipe makes 12 taquitos, so if you plan on a crowd just double the recipe.
I have also had a reader finish these off in an air fryer instead of a skillet. She sprayed them with a bit of olive oil spray and cooked them at 375 degrees for 12 minutes until they were heated through and nicely browned and crispy on the outside.
More Delicious Game Day Appetizers to Enjoy
Cheesy Bacon Jalapeño Taquitos
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 10 strips of bacon, diced
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup scallions, sliced
- 3 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 6 6-inch flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel lined plate. Reserve drippings.
- In a large bowl, combine bacon, cream cheese, cheddar jack cheese, jalapeno, scallions, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt and pepper until well blended.
- Spread an even amount (about 1/4 cup) on one side of each tortilla (as shown). Roll up tortillas tightly and fry in batches of 2 or 3 over medium heat, seam side down, in skillet with some of the reserved drippings until lightly browned and heated through, about 5-7 minutes. Slice each tortilla in half. Serve with salsa for dipping.
Notes
Oh my yum! Those look amazing Mary Ann! Definitely trying this recipe.
Yay! You’ll love them Alida! Happy Monday!
I could hang with your mom!! And munch on these taquitos all day game day! You’re masterful with appetizers my friend!! #GoPats
She’s so fun when it comes to sports! Thanks so much Annie. Have a great week!
My hubs has the weirdest addiction to taquitos, so I immediately pinned this recipe for him, Mary Ann! Cheese, bacon and jalapeno is such a delicious combination! All rolled up into a golden brown, delicious fried taquito? TOUCH DOWN! Game day perfection, my dear! On a side note, I had no clue your mother was such a fan of sports!! Love that she carries around a list of the games! Cheers!
Yay! I hope he loves these Chey! She is so hilarious Chey! She knows all the teams, players etc! She’s got the game times of her favorite teams written on index cards that she carries around in her wallet! She makes me laugh!
How sweet that your mother loves sports to much!! I’m not into watching a lot of sports….maybe occasionally, but I do know I will be tuning into the Super Bowl next weekend and will have lots of good eats to enjoy (my favourite part). These look delicious and I agree with you that doubling the batch is a good idea for a crowd. I can’t imagine these would last long. Great idea pairing with salsa :) Pinning! Happy Monday! xo
I love watching the game Dawn, but the most fun for me is actually planning the menu! Hope you enjoy the game and the food. Have a great week. XO
Mmm…these taquitos look so delicious that they might steal the spotlight from the game! Can’t go wrong with bacon and cheese. I love how easy these are!
Ha! Thanks Mara! Bacon and cheese is always a good idea in my book!
These look so good. I am terrible with apps and need some new recipes like this one. I love this because all the kids would eat them too! Can’t wait to try them.
They’re so easy too Karen! Hope you all enjoy. Hope your week is off to a great start! XO
I think that’s so great that your Mom is such a fan! These taquitos are the just thing for the big football day. I could eat a dozen (and probably will ;)
Ha! She loves her sports, there’s no doubt about that! Hope you enjoy Jennifer!
Cheese. Check. Bacon. Check. Jalapenos. Check. Taquitos. Check. MIND. BLOWN!
Yes, yes, yes!! Thanks Jennifer!
My boys love taquitos and these would disappear in seconds here. And these are the perfect game day finger food too!
Yay! Hope you all enjoy Matt! I’d love to swap some for those yummy AND adorable brown bottom rice crispy treats!
I love how you spread the filling across the entire tortilla!!! These look incredible! and you can’t beat frying! Geez, these look do delicious!
Thanks Alice! They’re so easy and only take minutes to make!
Love that story about your Mom – so sweet she’s such a big sports fan! I can’t tell you the last time I had taquitos , oh man do I love them! These are football food perfection – all the ingredients for the BEST appetizer. Think I’ll need to try these for the big game!
They’re so easy to make Michelle and so customizable! Hope you enjoy them if you give them a go!
I loathe football with every ounce of my being but I love game day food! These taquitos are the bomb! They’re so perfect, can’t believe they’re homemade!
Oh no Gina! Well, at least you’re in for the food!
These taquitos look mouthwatering, Mary Ann! What a perfect bite for game day!
Thanks Laura! They’re always a hit on game day at our house!
Holy jalapeños! I would DEVOUR these MaryAnn! Love it and the bacon add inside. :)
So glad you like them Kevin!
My family would go nuts over this appetizer! You totally hit it out of the ballpark with this recipe.
Yay! Thanks so much Nicole! Hope you all enjoy them if you give them a try!
Your mom and my hubby would get along splendidly. Your tortillas look so yummy. I would love to have one right now.
She’s a piece of cake! Don’t get in between her and her sports! Except if you’re carrying a plate of food!
These are so my kind of game day snack, Mary Ann! You had me at cream cheese! And I think I want to go to Vegas with your mom! :)
Ha!! I’d definitely swap a few of these for some of your beer cheese!I’ll be making that for game day!
That’s so sweet that your mother is still a big sports fan. These taquitos look DELICOUS! Perfect for the big game!
Thanks Lisa! I hope you give them a try!
Wow, these look amazing!! And how fun your mom is a sports fan!! Must make for a fun game day! :)
Thanks Tieghan! She is so much fun! Game days are always great when she’s around!
Oh yum. These look perfect for Superbowl. Can I just tell you that your mom sounds awesome. Love that she carries her sporting stats with her. So great. When you fry these, are they immersed in oil?
She’s the best Cindy! The grandsons all love that she’s a huge sports fan! No, you just use some of the oil leftover from frying the bacon. A few tablespoonfuls will work. Enjoy!
It’s definitely, positively all about the food. (AND THE COMMERCIALS!) These look like perfect commercial-viewing treats! :)
Thanks Kate! Yes, and the commercials!
These are awesome and so is your mom, Mary Ann. I love that she carries a list around to keep up with all her favorite teams! And I love how crunchy and packed with flavor these taquitos are! Perfect for the big game.
Everytime I call her, she’ll make sure I know who’s playing and what time so I can make up my own schedule! We love these taquitos. They’re always a hit!
I loved learning a bit about your mom, Mary Ann. Having a life long hobby enriches our lives so much and I can just imagine she’s become an expert in her knowledge of sports! I’m not a sports fan at all, but I certainly love all the food sports tend to bring out. I love all the flavors you’ve assembled in these taquitos! SO mouthwatering… (!!)
She’s such a great mom Traci! I got my love of sports, cooking and entertaining from her! She’s taught me a lot about all three (and lots more!) over the years!
Ahhh these sound (and look) SO good!!!
You’d really enjoy them Nicole!
Finger food at its best…they look yummy. Hope you enjoyed your time in Florida.
Thanks so much Karen!! Yes, we had a great time! Looking forward to my next visit already! Happy Super Bowl!
How did I miss this? Your photos drew me in! I need to be treated to this fun one!! YUM!
An oldie, but a a goodie Annie!