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Portobello Mushroom and Cream Cheese Taquitos🍄🍄

-These taquitos are a tasty vegetarian option, and the combination of portobello mushrooms and cream cheese brings a rich and savory flavor. Customize the recipe with your favorite toppings and enjoy a delightful Mexican-inspired treat.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces large portobello mushrooms, gills discarded, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
Oil for deep-fat frying
Major Grey's chutney

Directions:

-In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat olive oil to 350°. Add mushrooms; saute 4 minutes. Add oregano, thyme, pepper flakes and salt; saute until mushrooms are browned, 4-6 minutes. Cool. Wipe out skillet.

-Combine cheeses; fold in mushrooms, mixing well. Spread 3 tablespoons mushroom mixture on bottom half of each tortilla. Roll up tightly, making sure filling isn't seeping from either end. Secure rolls with toothpicks.

-In same skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry taquitos, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. When taquitos are cool enough to handle, discard toothpicks. Serve with chutney.

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