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Cheese Enchiladas
Cheese enchiladas made with an easy red enchilada sauce and filled with savory melted cheese. Ready in only 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Calories: 177 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup easy enchilada sauce, divided
- 8 corn or flour tortillas (see notes if using flour tortillas)
- 2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
- toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream, shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Add 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce to the bottom of a large baking dish and spread it evenly over the entire surface.
- If using corn tortillas: Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 1 minute, flipping the them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.If using flour tortillas: Microwave the tortillas on a plate for 1 minute, flipping them halfway through until all of them are warm and pliable.
- Assemble the enchiladas by filling each tortilla evenly with about 3 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Roll the tortillas tightly to close and place in the prepared baking dish seam side down.
- Pour the remaining 1 cup enchilada sauce over the tortillas, top with the remaining shredded cheese, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese on top has melted.
- Serve immediately and garnish with desired toppings.
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Notes
- Enchilada sauce: I highly recommend making your own using this easy enchilada sauce recipe or this authentic enchilada sauce recipe. If you're short on time, you can use your favorite store-bought sauce.
- Cheese: I used a shredded Mexican-blend cheese, but you can use whatever cheese you have in the fridge. Cheddar, Monterey jack, and mozzarella are all great options.
- Flour tortillas: Since flour tortillas are often larger than corn tortillas, you will need a little more shredded cheese and enchilada sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1enchilada
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
556mg
(23%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
487IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8enchiladas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1enchilada | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 487IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.