20-Minute Lazy Enchiladas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
319 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
20-Minute Lazy Enchiladas
Description
20-Minute Lazy Enchiladas simplify traditional enchilada preparation by using frozen taquitos and canned refried beans as the base. The casserole is assembled by evenly spreading refried beans, layering taquitos, covering them completely with red enchilada sauce, then baking until heated through. Adding shredded cheddar cheese and returning the dish to the oven melts the cheese, adding richness and contrast to the savory sauce and crisped edges of the taquitos.
This dish results in a hearty, layered casserole that combines creamy beans, tender filling from the taquitos, and tangy enchilada sauce. The melted cheddar cheese creates a thick, melty topping that complements the saucy base.
Preparation involves minimal active cooking time and uses frozen and canned ingredients, making it well suited for a quick meal with familiar enchilada flavors.
Ingredients
- Taquitos enough to fill the bottom of the pan, frozen
- 16 oz refried beans 1 typical can
- 10 oz Red Enchilada Sauce 1 typical can
- 8 oz cheddar cheese Shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Scoop beans into the bottom of the casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Place the taquitos in a single layer on top of the beans, covering as much of the surface as possible.
- Pour enchilada sauce on top, so everything is covered.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Notes
- Nutrition information provided is estimated and should be considered approximate.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 447IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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