These delectable appetizers take a little bit of work...but they are so worth it. Served with a tasty avocado sauce, they'll disappear as soon as they come out of the pan.
cost per recipe: $16.07
The price is determined by the national average.
of a 16-ounce package bacon(about 6 slices), chopped
of an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
cans (12.5 ounces each ) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained
(6-inch) flour tortilla
medium avocado, pitted, peeled and cut up
cup mayonnaise
cup sour cream
tablespoon milk
teaspoons white vinegar
teaspoon salt
teaspoon dried parsley flakes
teaspoon onion powder
dash dried dill weed
dash garlic powder
dash black pepper
Cook the bacon in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
Stir the bacon, cream cheese and chicken in a medium bowl.
Cut each tortilla into 3 (3-inch) circles using a round cutter. Spoon about 2 teaspoons chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla round. Roll the tortillas around the filling and secure with toothpicks.
Pour vegetable oil into a heavy 4-quart saucepan to a depth of 3 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F.
Add the taquitos to the saucepan in batches and cook until well browned on all sides. Remove the taquitos from the saucepan and let drain on paper towels. Let cool for 5 minutes. Remove the toothpicks before serving.
Mash the avocado in a medium bowl with a fork. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, vinegar, salt, parsley, onion powder, dill weed, garlic powder and black pepper. Serve with the taquitos for dipping.