Description
Cheese Enchiladas are a delightful Mexican classic that combines warm corn tortillas, gooey cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce into a comforting dish bursting with flavor. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. With vibrant colors and irresistible aromas, these enchiladas create a festive atmosphere at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup Monterey Jack, 1 cup Cheddar)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium saucepan, sauté chopped onions over medium heat until translucent. Add fire-roasted tomatoes and enchilada sauce; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable. Spread some sauce on each tortilla, fill with cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with leftover cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot topped with fresh cilantro and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg