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Cheese Enchiladas

This recipe for cheese enchiladas is rolled flour tortillas filled with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, then topped with red sauce and more cheese and baked to golden brown perfection.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 482 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 ounce cans Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • 10 flour tortillas 8 inch size
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine the two types of cheese in a large bowl. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the cheese for topping the enchiladas.
  3. Spread 1 cup of enchilada sauce over the bottom of the baking pan.
  4. Warm the tortillas until soft and pliable. Divide the cheese evenly between the tortillas.
  5. Roll up each tortilla tightly, then arrange in the baking dish.
  6. Pour 1 cup of enchilada sauce over the tops of the tortilla rolls. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the sauce.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cheese has melted and sauce is bubbling.
  8. Top with olives and green onions. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 482kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 821mg (34%) Potassium 607mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1223IU (24%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 491mg (49%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482

% Daily Value*

Calories 482kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 821mg 34%
Potassium 607mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1223IU 24%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 491mg 49%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.