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Classic Tex-Mex comfort food featuring corn tortillas filled with gooey melted cheese, all smothered in a rich, smoky red chile sauce. A guaranteed family favorite that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
Prepare the Chiles
Make the Enchilada Sauce
Prepare Tortillas and Filling
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Classic Tex-Mex comfort food featuring corn tortillas filled with gooey melted cheese, all smothered in a rich, smoky red chile sauce. A guaranteed family favorite that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
This tex_mex recipe takes 65 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 978.52 calories per serving with 41.79g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or supper.
Assemble the Enchiladas
Bake the Enchiladas
Rest, Garnish, and Serve
Mix in 1.5 cups of shredded cooked chicken, ground beef, or black beans with the cheese for a heartier filling.
Add 1-2 dried chiles de árbol to the ancho chiles when soaking and blending for a significant kick of heat.
Use a Mexican cheese blend, Oaxaca cheese, or queso asadero for an even meltier and more authentic flavor.
Substitute the cheese with a plant-based shredded cheese alternative and use vegan sour cream for garnish.
The generous amount of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese provides a significant source of calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth.
Ancho chiles and tomatoes are packed with antioxidants like Vitamin C and lycopene, which help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
The chiles provide capsaicin, a compound known for its potential to boost metabolism and provide mild anti-inflammatory benefits.
A serving of three cheese enchiladas contains approximately 650-750 calories, depending on the specific types of cheese and amount of oil used. This is an estimate and can vary.
While delicious, this dish is high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium due to the cheese and frying process. It's best enjoyed as an occasional comfort food. You can make it slightly healthier by using less cheese, baking instead of frying the tortillas, and serving with a large side salad.
Corn tortillas can tear if they are not properly prepared. The key is to warm them and make them pliable. Quickly frying them in hot oil for a few seconds is the most effective method. If you want to avoid oil, you can warm them in a microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel or heat them on a dry skillet.
Yes, absolutely! The enchilada sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Reheat it gently on the stove before assembling the enchiladas.
Cheese enchiladas pair wonderfully with classic sides like Mexican rice, refried beans, a simple avocado salad, or grilled corn (elote).