Cinco de Mayo! Taquito Time!

Seems like a good day to get this party started! Wait, what is Cinco de Mayo anyways?? Well, besides the 5th of May. Let me go Google........ahhh, it commemorates the Mexican militia's victory over the French in 1862. So there's a little FYI if you didn't know. And if you did, well give yourself a cookie.
So in honor of Cinco de Mayo, I decided maybe I should make some Mexican food for supper tonight. Well, probably more Tex-Mex, but yummy just the same! I am still trying to get the hang of taking pictures of food so bear with me! These were surprisingly easy and so yummy! The fam loved them...even the kids! My big girl helped me with them, so that made her a lot more willing to try them. Rumor has it they freeze well...maybe I'll make extra and try that next time!

See, what's up with this picture??? I need some pointers! Anyways, here's how you make them!

Baked Chicken Taquitos...or are they Flautas??
What you need:
4 oz. cream cheese (half a block)
1/4 c. salsa...any flavor you like, red or green
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
dash of cayenne pepper (if you're into that sort of thing)
1/4 c. diced onion
1 c. shredded cheese, Mexican blend, cheddar, jack, or pepper jack, whatever floats your boat
2 c. shredded, cooked chicken
flour tortillas (I used 6, but mine were big)
vegetable or canola oil

What you do:

Sauté onions in a little oil over medium heat until translucent. Throw cream cheese in a bowl and nuke on 50% power for 30 seconds or so to get it good and squishy. Add salsa, onions, and spices. Mix until creamy. Add chicken and cheese and stir. Taste for salt and spices. Add a little more if you think it needs it. Spoon about 3 good tablespoons down the center of tortillas and roll tightly. Place seam side down on a sprayed cookie sheet, or use a silpat or parchment paper. If that filling leaks out, it could be messy! Brush each taquito with oil so it gets nice and crispy. Nonstick spray would probably work too. Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes or until they start to get golden brown. Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, cheese dip...something yummy to dip them in!