Appetizer for 6
Cheesy Jalapeño Flautas
$4.97for 410 minServes 6
Mozzarella and jalapeño roll inside flour tortillas, which fry briefly until crisp and the cheese melts.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.10Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 3.5 | $2.10Typical price |
 | Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 7.5 | $2.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.45 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.24 per serving$4.97 for 4
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Ingredients
- 7 sticks mozzarella string cheese
- 3 1/2 jalapeños
- 7 1/2 inch small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup frying oil
- optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onion
Steps
- Cut the jalapeños into seven long strips.
- Place one mozzarella stick and one jalapeño strip on each tortilla, then roll tightly.
- Heat the frying oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat to about 350 F.
- Fry the flautas seam-side down for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until crisp and melted.
- Drain the flautas briefly on a plate.
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