Seriously I did it again!! I wanted to make a delicious appetizer for family game night that would help to turn a stressful situation into a fun time for the kiddos. With Mexican as the theme I thought what better then to try and pull off Taquitos to go with pin the tail on the donkey and a homemade piñata (we used a small box, decorated it, and stuffed it with toys from around the house and a few treats)!! I partnered with Crystal Farms to use their incredibly versatile and super keto friendly Cheese Wraps! At just 1g of carbs per wrap these are perfect for sandwiches, taco roll-ups, and now- TAQUITOS!

Jalapeno Poppin Taquitos

Makes 6 Taquitos

 1 Taquito: 211 Calories, 17g Fat, 1.5g Carbs, 12g Protein

 

6 Crystal Farm Colby Jack Cheese Wraps

1/4 lb ground beef

1 tsp K4K taco seasoning

4oz cream cheese, softened

1 jalapeno

1 habanero

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

 

Directions:

1.     Preheat the oven to 350F.

2.     Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

3.     In a small pan season the ground beef with the taco seasoning and cook. Once cooked through set the beef aside.

4.     In the beef drippings sautéed the peppers for 2 mins.

5.     Mix the peppers into the softened cream cheese and mix in the garlic powder and onion powder. Set aside.

6.     Place 2-3 Crystal Farms Cheese Wraps on the baking sheet and bake for 5-7 mins until the edges are golden and the middle is melted. 

7.     Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 2 mins. While those cool cook the remaining slices.

8.     Take the cream cheese and place a little on the cooled cheese wraps and sprinkle the meat onto. Carefully roll the cheese wraps into little taquitos.

9.     When they are all done place them back on the baking mat and bake for 3 mins.

10.  Enjoy!!

 

K4K Taco Seasoning:

1/2 tsp Garlic powder

1/4 tsp Onion powder

1/2 tsp Oregano, dried

1 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp of Swerve

1 tbsp Chili powder

1/2 tsp Paprika

1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 tsp Sea salt

1 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground

 

Directions:

1.     Combine all the spices together in a Tupperware or jar that can seal tight.

2.     Use 2.5 Tbsp of seasoning per 1 lb of meat.