Never sit to cold tacos againbake a crispy, melty batch all at once in just 20 minutes!

No one gets their serving at the same time, and I end up manning the skillet.

This fueled my quest to perfect a baked taco recipe.

Plateful of cheesy baked taco at a table setting with a bowl of lime wedges, glass of water, a bunch of cilantro on the counter, bowl of refried beans, bowl of guacamole, and shredded lettuce on a wooden board

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Make six or 12, it’s up to youthe cooking time remains the same.

Making oven tacos means you, the cook, can eat at the same time as everyone else!

For one, cleaning up after frying at home is a bit of a pain.

Bowl of cheesy baked tacos on a plate topped with sour cream and cilantro at a table setting with a bowl of lime wedges and shredded lettuce, bowl of sour cream, bowl of salsa, bowl of salsa, and a bunch of cilantro

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Im just not willing to do it any old night of the week.

Also, baking is typically lighter on the oil and less greasy overall.

My top reasons for baking tacos are ease andcrispy cheese.

Cheesy baked tacos on a parchment paper lined baking sheet with lime wedges

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Just swap the pans on the oven racks once or twice so they all brown evenly.

Make It a Taco Party

If youre prepping for a party, these make a fun snack/appetizer.

Endless Recipe Variations

The basic recipe below includes the classic combo of refried beans and Mexican-style cheese.

Corn tortillas with refried beans smeared on one side, all on a baking pan for cheesy baked taco recipe

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you’re able to switch up the cheese (just ensure whatever you choose is super melty!)

and even usevegan cheese shreds.

Here are some of my favorite fillings other than refried beans.

Toasted seasoned tacos on a baking sheet for cheesy baked taco recipe

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Spread the tortilla over two baking sheets.

Swap the baking sheets in the oven when you flip the tacos so that they crisp evenly.

Place the unlined baking sheet in the oven to heat up as the oven preheats.

Shredded cheese added to toasted tacos on a baking sheet for cheesy baked taco recipe

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Dust each one with chili powder, if using.

Put the cheese in a convenient location so that youre ready to go.

Once the pan has preheated for 10 minutes or so, remove it from the oven.

Baked cheesy tacos (not folded yet) for cheesy baked taco recipe

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Carefully line with the piece of parchment and spray generously with cooking spray.

Arrange the tortillas on the baking sheet in a single layer, bean side up.

Top each tortilla with cheese, about 1/4 cup per taco mounded in the center.

Cheesy baked tacos on a baking sheet for cheesy baked taco recipe

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Remove from the oven and immediately fold each tortilla over using a spatula to make little tacos.

Use the back of the spatula to lightly press each one down to adhere.

Place back in the oven and bake until lightly crisp on the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes.

Cheesy baked tacos on a baking sheet after third bake for cheesy baked taco recipe

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Flip and cook until gooey with crispy cheese bits, 5 to 7 more minutes.

Let cool for a few minutes.

Serve with salsa, sour cream, and/or guacamole for dipping or topping.

Plateful of cheesy tacos topped with sour cream and cilantro

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