Best 7 Abuelos Spinach Enchiladas Recipes

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Step into the vibrant culinary world of Mexico and discover the delectable flavors of "Abuelos Spinach Enchiladas." This traditional dish, passed down through generations, promises a symphony of textures and a burst of authentic Mexican flavors. Imagine tender spinach leaves enveloped in a silky, flavorful enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. As you savor each bite, you'll be transported to the heart of Mexico, where the flavors of home-cooked meals and family traditions come alive. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating the perfect "Abuelos Spinach Enchiladas," a dish that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ABUELO'S SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Abuelo's Spinach Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 lbs fresh spinach leaves, cleaned,stemmed and chopped
1 cup smoked bacon, in 1/4 inch dice
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon pureed chipotle chile in adobo
2 cups fresh diced onions
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/3 cup fresh diced red bell pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons seasoning salt
8 ounces processed cheese, cut into 2 cubes 6 ounces cream cheese, cut into 2 cubes
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup grated monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, combined

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Braise spinach in stock pot until limp but still bright green.
  • Place spinach in strainer and press to remove all water.
  • Brown bacon in saucepan and drain, discarding drippings.
  • Add butter to bacon in pan.
  • Add mushrooms, chipotle purée, onions, garlic, red bell pepper and seasoning salt and sauté until onions and mushrooms are tender.
  • Stir in processed cheese and cream cheese cubes and cook until cheese has melted, stirring constantly.
  • Place spinach in cheese mixture and stir well.
  • Add corn and stir well.
  • Cook for an additional three minutes stirring continually.
  • Place in casserole sprayed with cooking spray and top with grated cheese.
  • Heat in oven until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 1153.5, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 26.1

SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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If you like spinach and Mexican food, you'll love these easy vegetarian enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach.

Provided by SADONIA2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup sliced green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach , thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook for a few minutes until fragrant, but not brown. Stir in spinach, and cook for about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat, and mix in ricotta cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, warm tortillas one at a time until flexible, about 15 seconds. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll up, and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining cup of Monterey Jack.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 353.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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These are really good. I have a lot of company and once made all mexican food, this was one of my recipes that went over well.

Provided by Melaine

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and pressed dry
10 ounces cream of chicken soup
8 ounces sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons green onions
12 corn tortillas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 cups monterey jack cheese, divided
3/4 cup minced onion

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in container of electric blender and process until smooth. Set aside.
  • Try tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil about 5 seconds on each side.
  • Drain on paper towells.
  • Spoon 1 Tbs. of each cheese on onion on each tortilla, roll up and place in a lightly greased 12 x 8 baking dish.
  • Spoon spinach mixture over and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered, at 325 for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.4, Fat 53.9, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 88.4, Sodium 796.8, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 26.2

SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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I wasn't even a huge fan of enchiladas before I ate these! The spinach and blend of cheeses give this dish a wonderful flavor. Substitute salsa in place of the enchilada sauce for a different twist! It's just as great!

Provided by SweetPnut

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup scallions or 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
6 ounces low-fat monterey jack cheese
12 flour tortillas
10 ounces enchilada sauce
1/2 cup fat free sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375*.
  • Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the green onions; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is warm, stirring occassionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream and 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup filling down center of each tortilla; roll up.
  • Place, seam side down, in ungreased 13x9 baking dish.
  • Pour enchilada sauce evenly over tortillas.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated.
  • Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.2, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 1081.7, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 21.3

CHEESY SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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Vegetarian spinach enchiladas contain freekeh, a healthy roasted green wheat, and Mexican Veggie Ground Round along with plenty of picante sauce and cheese.

Provided by Yves Veggie Cuisine

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Yves Veggie Cuisine

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (340 gram) package Yves Veggie Cuisine® Veggie Ground Round Mexican or Original
12 nuggets Europe's Best® Chef's Spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 ¾ cups shredded Monterey Jack, Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
¾ cup cooked Casbah® Freekeh
⅓ cup finely chopped green onion
1 (15 ounce) jar picante sauce
6 (9 inch) original or whole wheat flour tortillas
¼ cup chopped fresh coriander
Sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together ground round, spinach, 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the cheese, freekeh and green onion.
  • Spread 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the picante sauce in the bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking pan.
  • Fill each tortilla with 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the filling mixture. Roll up snugly, tucking in ends a bit. Place seam side down in pan. Fill rest of tortillas and place in pan.
  • Spread remaining picante sauce over the top of the tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup (250 mL) cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven with rack in the middle, for 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 33.5 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1337.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

SPINACH AND CREAM CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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I created this recipe by trying to recreate these great enchiladas I had at LaFrontera in Salida, Co. They are a yummy vegetarian main course and also make a good side dish.

Provided by just steffy

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen spinach
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup chopped green onion
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
10 white corn tortillas (you may need more or less depending on how much filling you put into each enchilada)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Mix spinach, garlic, green onions, cream cheese, and monterey jack cheese in large bowl.
  • Place approximately 3 tbsp of spinach mixture into the center of each tortilla and roll them up.
  • Place filled tortillas side by side seam side down in casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile mix enchilada sauce and sour cream in small saucepan simmer over low to medium heat stirring frequently.
  • Cover with Shredded Pepper Jack cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove enchiladas from oven and cover with sauce mixture serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 845.5, Fat 64.2, SaturatedFat 37.3, Cholesterol 182.8, Sodium 1288.8, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 11.7, Protein 33.7

SPINACH ENCHILADAS



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We moved to Southern California many years ago from Minnesota. We especially like the Mexican food that's served here. These enchiladas have become a family favorite. -William Parman, Oxnard, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3 to 4 teaspoons chili powder
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 greens onions, chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup 4% cottage cheese, drained
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby/Monterey Jack cheese, divided
6 to 8 corn tortillas (7 inches)

Steps:

  • For the sauce, whisk the broth, tomato paste and chili powder in a saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine spinach, onions, sour cream and cottage cheese in a bowl; stir in 1 cup shredded cheese. Spoon 1/2 cup of the sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Dip tortillas into the remaining sauce; spoon about 1/4 cup spinach mixture down the center of each tortilla. , Roll up and place, seam side down, in the baking dish. Top with the remaining sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked or frozen spinach. If using fresh spinach, be sure to wash and dry it thoroughly before chopping.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the filling to create a more flavorful enchilada. Some good options include cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso fresco.
  • If you don't have a blender, you can mash the avocado with a fork or spoon until it is smooth.
  • Top the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Abuelo's Spinach Enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these enchiladas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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