Bean and Cheese Taquitos

makes 8 taquitos

recipe adapted from Real Simple

• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar (I used a Mexican cheese blend!)
• 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
• a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce (tapatio!).
• 8- 6 inch corn tortillas, warmed
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• salsa, for serving
• sour cream, for serving

Mash the beans with the cheddar, taco seasoning, and a few dashes of hot sauce until well combined. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and warm in the microwave for up to 30 seconds to soften. Divide the bean mixture evenly between tortillas. Roll up the mixture in the tortillas.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the taquitos in batches, seam side down in about 1/2 inch of oil. Cook until crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with salsa and sour cream.