Bacon Taquitos Recipe

These bacon taco bites are close to being a perfect food. They taste at the same time crunchy, smoky, and earthy as the flavors combine in each mouthful. They are great for cocktails parties, breakfast with eggs and a Bloody Maria, or any fiesta where drinking is involved.

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Bacon Taquitos Recipe
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Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Bacon Taquitos Recipe
Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds thick sliced smoked bacon
  • 1 white onion
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • thinly sliced radishes and shaved lettuce for garnish
  • Roasted tomato remoulade (optional)
Directions
  1. In large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve the fat in the pan.
  2. Cut the bacon crosswise into 1-inch strips and put in a bowl.
  3. In the same skillet, saute the onions until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the onions to the bowl with the bacon, add the honey and ancho and chipotle powders, and season to taste with salt.
  4. Fill a deep fat fryer with oil or add enough oil to a deep skillet to measure about 1 inch deep and heat to 375 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
  5. Roll about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture in each corn tortilla, secure with 2 toothpicks, and deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove, drain on paper towel, discard the toothpicks, and serve immediately with radishes and shaved lettuce.