Recipe: Cheap & Cheesy Enchiladas
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
These Cheap & Cheesy Enchiladas are a delightful fusion of flavors, blending the richness of melted cheeses with the zesty kick of tomato sauce and chili powder. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a gathering with friends, these enchiladas are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Recipe Category: Cheese
Keywords: Mexican, High In…, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 can | Tomato sauce |
| 1 tbsp | Chili powder |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 1/4 | Onion |
| 1 block | Monterey Jack cheese |
| 1 block | Cheddar cheese |
| 10 | Corn tortillas |
| 10 | Pitted olives |
| 12-15 | Onion slices |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 800.2
- Fat Content: 49.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 29.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 141.5mg
- Sodium Content: 2034.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 49.9g
- Fiber Content: 9.2g
- Sugar Content: 11.9g
- Protein Content: 43.6g
Instructions:
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In a wide shallow bowl, combine enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, chili powder, and water; set aside.
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Shred both Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, then mix them together in a separate bowl.
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Warm a skillet with oil, ensuring the bottom of the skillet is covered.
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Soften each tortilla in the pan until it becomes slightly limp, which should only take a few moments.
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Dip the heated tortilla into the sauce mixture, ensuring it’s well coated, then slide it into a square or rectangular-shaped casserole dish.
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Fill each tortilla with olives, onion slices, and the mixed cheese.
- Pro Tip: Keep all ingredients close to the stove and the baking dish for easy access during assembly. Don’t be shy with the filling—add a little extra for maximum flavor!
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Repeat the process, stacking each new enchilada next to the previous one until the dish is full.
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Pour any remaining sauce evenly over the enchiladas, then top them with any remaining cheese, onions, and olives.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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To Freeze: Flash freeze uncooked enchiladas, then wrap and label them for future use.
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To Reheat: Defrost the enchiladas overnight, then cook according to the original directions for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and melted.
These Cheap & Cheesy Enchiladas are a fantastic way to satisfy your cravings for Mexican cuisine without breaking the bank. Whether you’re serving them up for a family dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, they’re guaranteed to be a hit at the table! Enjoy! 🌮🧀
