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Cheese Enchiladas

Soft corn or flour tortillas filled with melted cheese and topped with a savory enchilada sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden. A versatile base dish where you can swap proteins, cheeses, and sauces to create endless variations.

45
min
4
servings
565
kcal
26.5g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. If using a cooked protein, shred or chop it finely; dice the onion if using.

2

In a shallow bowl, combine the cooked protein, 1 cup of cheese, diced onion, and salt and pepper to taste to make the filling.

3

Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the 9x13 baking dish.

4

Warm each tortilla briefly (in a skillet or over a flame) to make it pliable. Dip both sides lightly in the enchilada sauce.

5

Fill each tortilla with 2–3 tbsp of the cheese mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the prepared dish.

6

Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.

7

Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

8

Let rest 5 minutes. Top with dollops of sour cream and fresh cilantro or green onion, then serve hot.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories565 kcal
Protein26.5 g
Carbohydrate44.7 g
Fat32.7 g
Fibre8 g
Sodium1043.4 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.