Easy Cheese Enchiladas Recipe
This easy cheese enchiladas recipe is loaded with melty cheese, smothered in bold red sauce, and baked to perfection. A simple, satisfying family favorite!
Servings: 12
Calories: 217kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 corn tortillas or flour, if preferred
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce homemade red enchilada sauce or canned
- 4 cups shredded cheese blend sharp cheddar + Monterey Jack, Mexican blend, or Mexican manchego – plus more as desired
- FOR SERVING: Crumbly queso fresco or cotija cheese, diced tomatoes, fresh chopped cilantro or green onion, sour cream, spicy chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce in a greased 9×13" baking dish.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan to medium heat. Cook the tortillas a few seconds in the oil until they become pliable. You may need to keep adding a bit more oil as you go along.
- Add 1/3 cup shredded cheese to the center of each tortilla and roll them up. Place them seam sides down into the baking dish.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the top, then sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melty.
- Cool slightly, then garnish and serve.
Notes
Makes 12 cheese enchiladas.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 1mg