In a medium bowl, combine the refried beans, cumin and chili powder, stirring well.
1 Can Old El Paso Traditional Refried Beans, 1/2 teaspoon Cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over high heat.
Place one tortilla on the hot skillet, allow to cook for a couple seconds, carefully turn the tortilla and cook on the other side, remove to a plate. The tortilla should be flexible now.
1 Package Corn Tortillas
Cover with a heavy towel or tinfoil to keep warm and pliable or work on one taquito at a time.
Lay one cooked tortilla on a plate and spread a thin layer of the refried bean mixture, sour cream, guacamole and finally a sprinkling of cheese.
1 1/2 Cups Guacamole, 3/4 Cup Sour Cream, 2 Cups Colby Jack Cheese
You made add olives now, with the pico or skip entirely.
*Olives
Tightly roll the tortilla closed [b]see note[/b] and set aside.
Continue with each tortilla.
Heat a medium skillet to medium heat and add the oil.
1/4 Cup Canola Oil for Frying
When the oil begins to shimmer add the taquito, seam side down and cook for 15-30 seconds or until turning golden brown, flip to each side of the taquito allowing each side to brown and then set on a paper towel lined plate.
Sprinkle with a little sea salt
Sea Salt
Serve with fresh pico de gallo.
Pico De Gallo for serving
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Notes
If your corn tortilla is cracking you have either not gotten it hot enough in the pan or allowed it to cool.Store left overs in the refrigerator.