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Three Cheese Enchiladas Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Three Cheese Enchiladas, a delightful Mexican-inspired dish that’s quick and easy to prepare. With layers of savory cheeses, crunchy vegetables, and zesty seasonings, these enchiladas are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 1/2 | Monterey Jack cheese |
1 1/2 | Cheddar cheese |
1 | Cream cheese |
1 | Red bell pepper |
1 | Green onion |
1/2 | Teaspoon cumin |
1 | Package flour tortillas |
8 | Lettuce |
– | Chopped tomato |
– | Picante sauce |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 740.1
- Fat Content: 42.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 23g
- Cholesterol Content: 105.6mg
- Sodium Content: 1574.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 59g
- Fiber Content: 5.1g
- Sugar Content: 6.5g
- Protein Content: 31.9g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Cheese Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup each of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese along with the cream cheese.
- Add 1/4 cup of picante sauce, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onion, and cumin. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
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Assemble Enchiladas:
- Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture down the center of each flour tortilla.
- Roll up the tortillas, ensuring the filling is securely enclosed, and place them seam side down in a 13×9-inch baking dish.
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Add Sauce and Cheese Topping:
- Spoon the remaining picante sauce over the rolled enchiladas, covering them generously.
- Sprinkle the remaining mixed cheese over the top, creating a deliciously cheesy layer.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the assembled enchiladas in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
- Once baked, remove the enchiladas from the oven and garnish with shredded lettuce and chopped tomato.
- Serve hot, accompanied by additional picante sauce for extra flavor.
Keywords:
Mexican, High In…, Less Than 60 Minutes, Oven