Cheesy Soft Tacos
Craving something quick, cheesy, and satisfying after hours? These soft tacos con queso are your go-to late-night fix. Whether you’re short on time or just low on ingredients, this soft cheese taco recipe turns pantry basics into something indulgent. Warm tortillas, melted cheese, and a kick from pickled jalapenos come together fast, making it one of the easiest soft tacos to whip up when hunger strikes. No fuss, just pure cheesy comfort.
How to Make
- 1.
Sauté the base for soft cheese taco filling
In a saucepan, heat butter over medium-low heat. Add diced onion and jalapeños. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. The flavour foundation of your soft tacos starts here.
- 2.
Add garlic and tomatoes to the soft tacos mix
Stir in minced garlic and diced cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. This adds brightness and depth to your soft cheese taco base.
- 3.
Make the creamy con queso sauce base
In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch, milk, and water until smooth. Slowly pour this into the saucepan. It helps thicken your con queso sauce to that irresistible creamy texture.
- 4.
Simmer and thicken the con queso mixture
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. This step gives your soft tacos con queso a rich, velvety finish.
- 5.
Add cheese to your soft tacos con queso sauce
Lower the heat. Add half of the Britannia The Laughing Cow Pizza Cheese Blend Diced. Stir until fully melted and creamy, the star of every soft cheese taco.
- 6.
Season the con queso sauce
Mix in salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Adjust flavours to your liking. Remove from the heat and set aside the finished queso sauce.
- 7.
Prepare corn tortillas for soft tacos
Lightly grease a baking dish. Place corn tortillas side by side, brushing each with a little oil to coat. These form the cosy shell of your soft tacos.
- 8.
Fill and roll your soft cheese tacos
On each tortilla, add 1 tsp diced onion and a generous sprinkle of the remaining cheese. Roll each one lightly and place back into the dish for cheesy soft tacos perfection.
- 9.
Warm the soft tacos in the oven
Bake uncovered at 180°C for 3–5 minutes until the soft tacos are warm and slightly golden. Remove and cover to keep them soft and steamy.
- 10.
Serve hot with con queso drizzle
Reheat the con queso sauce if needed. Pour it generously over the soft cheese tacos. Garnish with pickled jalapeños and serve hot for the ultimate cheesy soft tacos con queso experience.
| Ingredients | How It Helps |
|---|---|
Corn tortillas | Gives you energy and keeps you full |
Pizza cheese blend | Builds strong bones and muscles |
Unsalted butter | Adds flavour and helps your body absorb vitamins |
Yellow onion | Helps fight germs and boosts immunity |
Jalapenos | Adds spice and may help burn a few extra calories |
Garlic | Good for your heart and fights off sickness |
Cherry tomatoes | Great for your skin and keeps your heart healthy |
Cornstarch | Thickens sauces and gives quick energy |
Whole milk | Strong bones and steady energy |
- The phrase "con queso" literally means "with cheese" in Spanish.
- "Taco" comes from 18th-century Mexican miners, referring to explosive paper plugs—portable and packed, just like the food
- Cheese-filled tacos rose with U.S. influence on Mexican food.