Lazy Enchiladas (4 Ingredients)

    When you want dinner fast, these Lazy Enchiladas are it! Four ingredients. Less than 30 minutes. Just layer frozen taquitos with beans, sauce, and cheese, bake until bubbly, and boom, dinner is served!

    Someone lifting some lazy enchiladas out of the pan with cheese stretching between.

    Why It’s a Weeknight Favorite

    • Only 4 ingredients: No prep, no chopping, no stress. Just layer, bake, and dinner is done.
    • Perfect for busy nights & game days: Big, bold flavor with minimal effort, whether it’s a weeknight rush or feeding a crowd.
    • Totally customizable: Switch up the taquitos, sauce, or toppings to make it exactly how your family loves it.

    Lazy Enchilada Ingredients

    Overhead shot of labeled lazy enchiladas ingredients.
    • Frozen Taquitos: My family loves shredded beef taquitos, but any frozen taquito flavor works!
    • Refried Beans: Pick your favorite canned refried beans! Refried black beans are a great alternative. You could also leave the beans out.
    • Enchilada Sauce: Use red or green enchilada sauce! I prefer green with chicken taquitos and red with beef.

    How to Make Lazy Enchiladas

    Dinner doesn’t get much easier than this! Just layer, pour, sprinkle, and pop them in the oven for a quick, cheesy meal the whole family will devour. Make some homemade guacamole and Mexican rice to serve on the side for a complete meal.

    1. Spread Refried Beans: Preheat the oven to 400°F, then spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread the refried beans evenly in the prepared baking dish.
    2. Add Taquitos: Arrange the taquitos in a single layer on top of the bean layer.
    3. Pour Sauce: Pour the enchilada sauce on top of the taquitos, making sure to cover them completely. 
    4. Bake and Melt Cheese: Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then remove and top with shredded cheese. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 5 additional minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve lazy enchiladas with toppings of your choice.
    Refried beans spread on the bottom of the baking dish.
    Taquitos layered on top of the refried beans in the baking dish.
    Enchilada sauce spread over the top of the taquitos.
    Cheese spread over the top of the taquitos, baked and melted.

    Alyssa’s Pro Tip

    Refried Beans: Stir the canned beans to loosen them. For easier spreading, microwave for about 20 seconds, then stir until smooth and spread into the baking dish.

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    Lazy Enchiladas

    These lazy enchiladas use just 4 ingredients and bake up hot and cheesy in under 30 minutes.
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American, Mexican American
    Keyword easy enchiladas, four ingredient enchiladas, frozen taquitos casserole, frozen taquitos enchiladas, lazy enchiladas, taquito enchiladas
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 6 servings
    Author Alyssa Rivers

    Ingredients

    • 20 frozen taquitos any variety
    • 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
    • 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce red or green
    • 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
    • favorite toppings for serving

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Spread 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans evenly to the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
    • Arrange 20 frozen taquitos in a single layer on top of the bean layer.
    • Pour 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce on top of the taquitos, making sure to cover them completely.
    • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese.
    • Bake for 5 additional minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

    Notes

    Storage & Reheating Instructions
    • Fridge: Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
    • Reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350ºF until warmed through.
    Plated lazy enchiladas topped with sour cream and cilantro.

    What to Serve With Enchiladas

    Looking to turn these lazy enchiladas into a full, well-rounded meal? Try serving them with a few tasty sides!