Description
Cheese enchiladas are a comforting Mexican-style dish filled with gooey cheese and topped with rich sauce. This recipe is simple, quick to prepare, and customizable, making it perfect for any occasion. Enjoy a warm, cheesy center wrapped in soft tortillas for an unforgettable comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a mix)
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
- 1 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent.
- In a bowl, combine sautéed onions, black beans (if using), cumin, garlic powder, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- To make the tortillas pliable, briefly microwave them or heat them in a dry skillet.
- Place a generous amount of the cheese mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll them up tightly.
- Spread a small amount of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place rolled tortillas seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, ensuring they are well covered.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with sour cream on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños or using spicy enchilada sauce.
- Enchiladas can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Experiment with different cheese blends for unique flavors.
- Serve with fresh sides like guacamole or pico de gallo.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 enchiladas)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: N/A