The Best Jalapeno Popper Flautas Mexicanas

Name: The Best Jalapeno Popper Flautas Mexicanas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground venison (or ground beef); 2 jalapenos, 2 to 3 inches in size; 1/2 cup yelllow onion, diced; 2 Tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt (more for sprinkling); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup mild salsa; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 18 soft taco-sized flour tortillas; 1 cup vegetable oil

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Prep:15minCook:15min

Jalapeno Popper Flautas Mexicanas are my new favorite appetizer! They're crispy on the outside and gooey in the middle. These easy, cheesy flautas are one of my favorite ways to use some ground venison for game day.

Updated at: Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:53:25 GMT