Jalapeno and Cheese Taquitos

1. 1

   Cut each cheese stick in half widthwise and set aside for a moment.

2. 2

   Lay a tortilla on a microwave-safe plate and heat it for about 30 seconds, just enough for it to become soft.

3. 3

   Lay a piece of cheese horizontally on the tortilla about a 1/4 of the way from the edge of the tortilla that is closest to you.

4. 4

   Add a strip of jalapeno on each side of the cheese.

5. 5

   Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla in toward the cheese and jalapenos.

6. 6

   As tightly as possible, roll the tortilla to form a taquito.

7. 7

   Repeat until all of the taquitos are assembled.

8. 8

   Heat a medium size skillet on medium heat and add the canola oil.

9. 9

   Let the oil heat for a couple minutes and then add the taquitos to the pan with the fold side down.

10. 10

    When the bottom sides of the taquitos turn a golden color, turn them over to another side.

11. 11

    Continue to turn them over until all sides are a golden color.

12. 12

    Transfer the taquitos to a plate with a paper towel to drain any excess oil.

13. 13

    Serve while hot with guacamole or pico de gallo.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.