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Easy Cheese Enchiladas

Recipe by Eric Jones

This simple recipe for Cheese Enchiladas is perfect when you’re in the mood for an easy Tex-Mex meal. Destined to be your new family favorite, these cheesy enchiladas pair melty cheese with a homemade, smoky enchilada sauce.

  • Total Time35 minutes
  • Yield4 - 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 10 6-inch white corn soft tortillas
  • 1 lb Monterey jack cheese block, shredded
  • 8 oz Oaxaca cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Shred the Monterey Jack and Oaxaca cheese. Mix together in a large bowl. Set to the side. 
  2. Add the olive oil, flour, and minced garlic to a small cooking pot on medium-low heat and stir until the mixture binds. 
  3. Add the tomato sauce, chicken stock, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, black pepper, and sea salt, stir, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. 
  4. Place the corn tortillas between damp paper towels and microwave for 20-30 seconds until warmed.  
  5. Add a light layer of enchilada sauce to the bottom of a casserole dish (paid link). 
  6. Fill each corn tortilla with 1/3 to 1/4 cup of cheese. Tightly roll and place each filled tortilla into the casserole dish (paid link).  
  7. Spread the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the filled tortillas. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and chopped cilantro.
  8. Bake cover in foil at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Equipment

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 569
  • Sugar: 10.4g
  • Sodium: 3396mg
  • Fat: 17.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 99.6g
  • Fiber: 26g
  • Protein: 21.3g
  • Cholesterol: 11mg

Find it online: https://dudethatcookz.com/nothing-cheese-cheesy-enchiladas/