Easy Cheesy Enchiladas
If you are looking for something simple and delicious for dinner, these Easy Cheese Enchiladas are perfect. Simple and full of flavor. And cheese!
Servings: 12
Calories: 268kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 inch pan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Homemade Enchilada Sauce (click for recipe)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 4 scallions chopped
- 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves finely chopped
- 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 375ºF. Prepare Enchilada Sauce
- Place a skillet over medium heat and a little oil (3 Tbsp). Using tongs, soften each tortilla for 15 seconds on each side in the oil, shake off any excess then transfer to a plate covered with paper towels. Repeat this process with the rest of the tortillas.
- In a bowl, combine the scallions and cilantro with 3 cups of cheese.
- Fill each softened tortilla with about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture and roll it up. Set the rolled tortillas in a row in a baking dish.
- When all the tortillas have been rolled, ladle the sauce evenly over the dish and top with the remaining cup of cheese.
- Bake until bubbly and brown on top, about 15 minutes.
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Notes
Serve with:
- For extra kick, sprinkle in little bit of diced green chiles.
- Add a dash of chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder or onion powder for extra spice.
- Toss in some shredded chicken or ground beef.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 506IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 1mg