Cheese Enchiladas (The Cheesiest)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6 servings

  • Calories

    356 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Cheese Enchiladas (The Cheesiest)

Using your favorite enchilada sauce, these cheese enchiladas are perfect for a quick weeknight meal! Soft corn tortillas filled with shredded cheese, diced sweet onions, topped with more sauce, and dripping with melted Mexican cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1- 16 oz jar enchilada sauce try Nanita's Finest
  • 6-8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese I like Horizon's organic
  • 2-4 tablespoons oil for softening try Avocado oil
  • 1/4 yellow onion diced (optional)
  • *add shredded chicken beef or pork for a heartier enchilada (optional)

Optional Toppings

  • additional cheese
  • fresh diced tomatoes
  • sliced black olives
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • fresh cilantro chopped
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 ° and spray a 9x9 square pan* with oil.
  2. Spread a couple tablespoons of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the pan. Pour your enchilada sauce into a medium saucepan and warm over low heat.
  3. Heat oil in a small fry pan over medium heat, until oil is hot. Carefully, using tongs, place a tortilla in the hot oil for 15-20 seconds, turn and fry for another 10 seconds. Carefully remove from oil, allowing excess to drip back into pan, then dip quickly in warm sauce and place flat in prepared pan or on a cutting board.
  4. Grab a handful of cheese and spread in middle of tortilla, sprinkling a few diced onions on top and carefully roll the tortilla around the cheese, placing seam side down in pan.
  5. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and cheese and onions until all are used. Snuggle them in tight in the pan together. Pour rest of sauce over the top of the enchiladas, sprinkle with additional cheese and bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
  6. Garnish with desired toppings, serving immediately.
  7. Serve with my Spanish-Mexican Rice, organic refried beans and some crisp tortilla chips and maybe even this quick and easy margarita .
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

  • *You may also make this is a larger casserole dish if desired or even a cast-iron skillet; simply increase sauce, cheese and tortillas to fit your needs.
  • Want a heartier enchilada? Add shredded chicken, beef or pork to the enchilada while rolling.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 11 serving Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 1497mg (62%) Potassium 135mg (4%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1133IU (23%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 677mg (68%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 11 serving
Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 1497mg 62%
Potassium 135mg 3%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1133IU 23%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 677mg 68%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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