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Cheese Enchiladas

The tortillas need to be softened before they are filled, rolled, and baked by gently frying in a little oil to improve the flavor of the tortillas. If you don't want to do that, you can simply place them in a tortilla warmer and heat for a few seconds in the microwave instead to soften them for rolling. Of course, you simply must serve these with refried beans and Spanish flavored rice ;-)

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 4 green onions, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • 5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • shredded lettuce lightly sprinkled with red wine vinegar for side garnish, if desired
  • sour cream for serving

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly oil a baking dish.

Heat the olive oil in medium saucepan over medium heat and saute until the onion and garlic until tender then season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Add the fire roasted tomatoes and chicken broth, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, soften the tortillas in a large skillet with the vegetable oil on high by placing a tortilla for 2 to 3 seconds, then lift up the tortilla with a spatula, add another tortilla underneath, cooking the second tortilla for 2 to 3 seconds, then lifting both tortillas, and adding another tortilla underneath repeating this process with all the tortillas. Add a little more oil if needed until all the tortillas have been heated. Once this is done, remove the skillet from the heat and cover to keep warm.

Mix the green onions, cilantro, and 3 cups of the cheese, equally fill each softened tortilla with the cheese mixture, roll up, set the rolled tortillas in a row in the baking dish. Ladle the sauce evenly over the dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake until bubbly and lightly browned on top, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Serve with shredded vinegar drizzled lettuce and sour cream on the side along with beans and rice.

By Deeli from Richland, WA

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(Archived Apr 07, 2011)Cheese Enchiladas

Tip: Cheese Enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 soup can milk
  • 1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese
  • 1 pkg. onion soup mix
  • 1 small can hot peppers, drained, chopped (opt.)
  • 20 tortillas
  • 1/2 cup corn oil
  • 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped onions

Directions

Brown ground beef with salt and garlic in skillet, stirring until crumbly. Combine next three ingredients in saucepan. Cook over low heat until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Add soup mix, peppers and pimento and set aside. Soften tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil, draining on paper towel. Add cheddar cheese and onions to cooled ground beef, mixing well. Fill tortillas with ground beef mixture. Roll to enclose filling. Place in 9x13 inch casserole. Pour cheese sauce over enchiladas. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA

(Archived Jul 07, 2009)Cheese Enchiladas

Recipe: Cheese Enchiladas

Source: Taste of Home Magazine

Ingredients

  • 2 cans tomato sauce (15oz. each)
  • 1 1/3 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 16 flour tortillas, warmed
  • 4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives and additional sour cream, opt.

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Spoon 2 tablespoons sauce over each tortilla. In a large bowl, combine the Monterey Jack, 2 cups cheddar cheese, onions, sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper. Place about 1/3 cup down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in two greased 9x13 inch baking dishes. Pour remaining sauce over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake 4-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with lettuce, olives and sour cream, if desired.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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RE: Cheese Enchiladas

Actually one doesn't have to do all this. Simply buy flour tortillas and a can of enchilada sauce. Place a little sauce and cheese down the center. Roll and place in pan. Pour a little more sauce on it and cheese and bake. Lots easier and just as cheap. A can of enchilada sauce is around a dollar in most places (08/20/2007)

By imaqt1962

RE: Cheese Enchiladas

This recipe was copied from the August/September issue of Taste of Home magazine. (08/23/2007)

By Eena

RE: Cheese Enchiladas

For better taste, use corn tortillas instead of flour. Make sure you fry the corn tortillas first. Then follow imaqt1962's recommendation. (10/25/2007)

By sharpie00

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