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Cheese Enchiladas

Soft corn tortillas wrapped around melted cheese, topped with a quick red sauce and baked until bubbly. A vegetarian Mexican classic that's ready in under 40 minutes.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
16g
Cheese Enchiladas
comfortmexicanvegetariancheesemeltytenderMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour 0.5 cup sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.

  2. Step 2

    Mix shredded cheese with crema, diced onion, and half the cilantro in a small bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 20 seconds per side until pliable.

  4. Step 4

    Spoon 2 tablespoons cheese mixture down the center of each warm tortilla.

  5. Step 5

    Roll tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

  6. Step 6

    Pour remaining sauce over the rolled enchiladas. Sprinkle any leftover cheese on top.

  7. Step 7

    Bake uncovered 20 minutes until the sauce bubbles at the edges and cheese melts.

  8. Step 8

    Garnish with remaining cilantro and a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • small mixing bowl
  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon

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