Best 8 4 Ingredient Cheaters Enchiladas Recipes

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For those looking for a quick and easy meal that packs a punch of flavor, look no further than the 4 Ingredient Cheaters Enchiladas. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a last-minute meal to feed a crowd. With just four basic ingredients and a few simple steps, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEATER'S ENCHILADAS



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You want to make fast and easy enchiladas for a quick dinner, but realize you have no sauce? Cheater's Enchiladas to the rescue!

Provided by Anne Murphy

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans Rotel (or other diced tomatoes with chilies added)
8-12 oz cooked shredded pork
4 oz grated cheddar cheese
8 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Put Rotel in a blender and blend briefly to make a sauce.
  • Moisten the meat with the tomatoes sauce. Grate cheese.
  • Pour some sauce in a microwave safe dish. Fill the tortillas with the meat mixture, and place in the dish. Pour the remaining sauce over them, making sure the tortillas are fully moistened.
  • (Optional)Let rest 5-10 minutes.
  • Microwave

CHEATER BEEF ENCHILADAS



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With only 4 ingredients (plus optional sour cream) it is fool proof. Cheater Beef Enchiladas for the win!

Provided by Mique Provost

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb ground beef (cooked)
10 oz red enchilada sauce
2 c cheese (shredded)
12 corn tortillas (flour can be used instead)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix cooked ground beef with ¾ c. enchilada sauce and 1 c. of cheese.
  • Spoon approx ¼ c. filling into each tortilla, roll up and place seam side down into baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce over rolled tortillas.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 25-30 mins or until cheese is melted.
  • * Can cover with foil for more moist enchiladas. Remain in final 5 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 1076 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND EASY 4-INGREDIENT ENCHILADAS



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A very easy recipe for delicious enchiladas. There are never any leftovers, and they are great to take to potlucks or family gatherings.

Provided by Ritak96

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 frozen chicken taquitos
1 (14.5 ounce) can mild red enchilada sauce
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange taquitos in the prepared baking dish.
  • Blend enchilada sauce and cream of mushroom soup together in a blender until smooth; pour over taquitos. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over sauce layer.
  • Place dish on the middle rack in the preheated oven; cook until heated through, about 45 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 893.6 calories, Carbohydrate 91.9 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 45.2 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1875.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

ULTIMATE CHEESY ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 yellow corn tortillas
16 ounces Chihuahua or Oaxaca cheese, shredded
4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Add the ancho chile, chipotle chile, cocoa, oregano, garlic powder and cumin and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture is thickened slightly and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock, whisk until smooth and continue to cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil over medium heat in a large skillet until shimmering. Quickly fry each tortilla in the oil, about 5 seconds per side; let drain on paper towels.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix the Chihuahua, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese together in a bowl. Ladle about a 1/2 cup of the sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-14-inch glass baking dish. Stuff each tortilla with about 1/4 cup of the cheese blend. Roll the tortillas tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish in 2 identical rows of 6. Cover with the remaining sauce and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with the pickled jalapeno and fresh cilantro.

SUPER EASY CHEESY ENCHILADAS



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When you don't have a lot of time or money. I made this for my family for around a dollar per serving. If the only Mexican food your kids will touch is cheese quesadillas (cheese melted on a tortilla), give this a try as a "step up". My picky picky DD was okay with cheese enchiladas when we told her it was cheese in a tortilla with a sauce on top. Now she has been known to eat spinach enchiladas and chicken enchiladas! :) She gave this recipe two thumbs up. :)

Provided by CraftScout

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups shredded cheese (whatever floats your boat, I used a preshredded Colby or Monterey Jack blend)
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 -2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 -2 teaspoon instant minced onion (or a smidge of grated fresh)
12 corn tortillas
15 ounces enchilada sauce
1/2 cup more shredded cheese

Steps:

  • First, you want to mix the first four ingredients together until they are really well combined. Seriously, you will not see any little shreds of cheese and it will have the texture of stiff play dough (this is important).
  • Preheat your oven to 350 and grab a pan. I used an 11x7 inch oval baking dish, but you can also use an 8inch square.
  • Pour about 1/4 of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the pan and swirl the pan until the bottom is coated.
  • Reach in with your clean hands and grab about 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in your hands and shape into a log. Roll a tortilla around this log and place in the pan. Repeat for the rest of the cheese and tortillas.
  • Pour the rest of the sauce on top, spreading it to cover.
  • Sprinkle the last 1/2 cup of cheese on top, and place in the oven. Bake 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • For OAMC: Freeze before cooking, thaw in refrigerator and bake according to directions.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS FOR FOUR



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These chicken enchiladas put a little zip into any menu. The rolled tortillas are filled with a hearty mixture of cheese, chicken and green chiles and then topped with a creamy sauce and more cheese. I sometimes use leftover turkey instead of chicken. -Karen Bourne, Magrath, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried coriander
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, divided
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in coriander and half of the chiles. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, Monterey Jack cheese and remaining chilies., Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla; roll up. Place seam side down in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 1654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

CHEATER'S ENCHILADAS



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Five ingredients, ten minutes prep time and twenty minutes to cook - now that's what I call cheating, since it tastes good and takes little time to make these enchiladas.

Provided by Kim Crawley Sappington

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
12 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (20 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
18 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (2 ounce) can chopped black olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and 3/4 of the cheese.
  • Into a 9x13 inch pan, pour a small amount of enchilada sauce to coat bottom of pan. Layer 6 tortillas on bottom of pan. Layer half of the cheese-sour cream mixture and 1/3 of the olives over the tortillas. Repeat this layer once more. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the final layer of tortillas.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 75.8 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 354.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHEATERS ENCHILADAS



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I found this recipe on allrecipes submitted by Kimm. I have made several changes to it. If you want a mild spice go with mild enchilada sauce. I use 1/2 mild and 1/2 hot as we like things spicy. The kids request this often!

Provided by Thea

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces sour cream
3/4 lb shredded monterey jack cheese (I use mexican blend)
1 (20 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
18 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos (can use green chilies for milder)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can refried beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degress C).
  • In a bowl combine sour cream, onion, totatoes, refried beans, garlic and 3/4 of the cheese.
  • Into a 9x13 pan pour a small amount of enchilada sauce to coat bottom of pan. Layer 6 tortillas on bottom of pan. Layer half of the cheese-sour cream mixture over the tortillas. Repeat this layer once more. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the final layer of tortillas. I ususally top with a sprinkle of cheese.
  • Bake 20 - 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve. I serve with salad and crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.6, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 827.7, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 19.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your enchiladas. Look for ripe tomatoes, tender chicken, and a flavorful cheese blend.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken can be tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, or about 10 minutes per side.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A blend of cheeses will give your enchiladas a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper Jack cheese.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce: The sauce is what brings all the flavors of the enchiladas together. Make sure to use a flavorful sauce that you enjoy.
  • Bake the enchiladas until they are bubbly and golden brown: This will ensure that the cheese is melted and the enchiladas are heated through.

Conclusion:

These Cheater's Enchiladas are a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious Mexican meal. With just four ingredients, they are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Plus, they are so versatile that you can customize them to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these Cheater's Enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed.

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