The Best Savory Baked Pumpkin Flautas
These Savory Baked Pumpkin Flautas are a delicious, crispy treat filled with spiced pumpkin puree and creamy Oaxaca cheese. Baked to perfection, they make a fantastic fall appetizer or snack. Easy to prepare, full of flavor, and a great vegetarian option!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
- 2 cups pumpkin puree canned or fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese mozzarella cheese may be substituted
- 12 small 5-to 6-inch flour tortillas
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over low-medium heat. Add the onion and saute slowly. The onion will go from translucent and lightly colored to deep golden brown, approximately 10 minutes. Once the onion is browned, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, place the pumpkin, salt, cumin, black pepper, buttermilk, and shredded cheese in a large bowl and stir until well blended. Fold in the cooled onion mixture.
- Warm the tortillas and place on a flat surface to assemble. Top each tortilla with 2-3 tablespoons of the pumpkin mixture, roll tightly into a cigar shape, and place, seam-side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the top of each flauta lightly with oil and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the flautas are golden brown on top and the tortillas are crisped. Cool slightly before serving.