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Cheese and Onion Enchiladas
A cozy 30 minute meal that proves delicious food doesn't have to be complicated.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 678 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/4 cups Red Chile Sauce recipe here (or use canned sauce)
- 8 oz (2 cups) shredded cheese (either cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend)
- 5 corn tortillas
for garnish
- several green onions, thinly sliced
- fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350F
- Peel and cut the onion into a small dice.
- Heat the oil in a saute pan and saute the onion for about 5 minutes until softened. Add 2 Tbsp of the sauce to the onions and set aside.
- Cover the tortillas with a damp cloth and microwave for 45 seconds to soften.
- Spread a little of the sauce on the bottom of an 8x8 square baking pan.
- Assemble the enchiladas: first coat the tortilla with a little of the sauce, and then lay some of the onions down the center. Top with some of the cheese, and then carefully roll the tortilla and place it in the pan, seam side down. Continue with all the tortillas, fitting the last one in along the bottom of the row. If you have any leftover onions, spoon them into the rolled tortillas from one end.
- Spread more sauce over the tortillas, to cover all the exposed surfaces.
- Sprinkle all the remaining cheese evenly over the top and cover loosely with a tent of foil, trying not to let the foil touch the cheese or it may stick as it bakes.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve right away, garnished with green onions and chopped fresh cilantro leaves.
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Notes
- This recipe make one pan of enchiladas, enough for dinner for two, with one leftover for breakfast. Double or triple the recipe as you like, and you can certainly assemble the pan ahead of time and bake it off when you are ready.
Nutrition Information
Calories
678kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
743mg
(31%)
Potassium
288mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
769IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
638mg
(64%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 678
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 678kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 769IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 638mg | 64% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.