Best 8 Easy Enchilada Cups Recipes

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Enchilada cups are a convenient and delicious twist on the classic enchilada. Made with a tortilla cup filled with a variety of ingredients, including seasoned meat, cheese, and salsa, enchilada cups are easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner or a fun appetizer, enchilada cups are sure to please everyone. Read on to discover the best recipes for easy enchilada cups, with variations to suit every taste.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY ENCHILADAS



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Beef, chicken, or cheese enchiladas -- I have tried it all ways, and my family can't get enough.

Provided by tanyap

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (16 ounce) jars prepared salsa
1 pound ground beef
1 (15.5 ounce) jar prepared salsa con queso
20 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, and pour the salsa into the bottom of the dish. Set aside.
  • Cook and stir the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until meat is browned and crumbly. Drain the grease from the beef, and add the salsa con queso to the skillet, stirring to mix well. Place about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla, roll the tortillas, and place them seam side down on top of the salsa in the baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the enchiladas.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is browned and the enchiladas are hot and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.3 g, Cholesterol 53.5 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1756.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ENCHILADA CUPS



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Provided by Gaby Dalkin

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 to 12 servings (24 small enchilada cups)

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 small corn tortillas
One 14-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
One 10-ounce can red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup raw corn, cut off the cob, or frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped or in sprigs, for garnish
Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Pico de gallo, for garnish
Guacamole 3 Ways, for garnish, recipe follows
3 ripe avocados
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup diced red onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, plus extra for serving
2 roasted jalapenos, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Microwave the stack of tortillas for 30 seconds, flipping halfway through. Tuck 1 tortilla into each cup of 2 standard 12-cup muffin pans, gently pleating the edges of the tortillas so that they fit snugly. Roll 24 small balls of aluminum foil and place them insides the cups; they'll help the tortillas hold their shape. Bake until the tortilla cups have hardened slightly on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly. (Leave the oven on.)
  • Meanwhile, combine the black beans, enchilada sauce, chicken and corn in a large mixing bowl. Toss until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Carefully spoon the filling into each cup until it is filled nearly to the brim. Sprinkle the cheeses on top of each tortilla cup. Bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is warmed through, about 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the top of each cup evenly with desired garnishes and serve warm.
  • Mash the avocados with the lime juice. Mix in the onion and season with salt and pepper. Flavor with one of the 3 following options.
  • For pomegranate guacamole, fold in the pomegranate seeds. Top with more seeds before serving.
  • For roasted jalapeno guacamole, fold in the diced roasted jalapenos.
  • For feta guacamole, fold in the feta cheese. Top with more feta before serving.

OPEN-FACE BBQ ENCHILADA CUPS



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Provided by Eddie Jackson

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 33

12 soft tortilla bowls
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red onion, thickly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small red bell pepper, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 small yellow bell pepper, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons sauce from the can
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon drained prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 clove garlic, chopped
Hot sauce, for seasoning
Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups grated yellow Cheddar
1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack
Sour cream, for topping
Sliced scallions, for topping

Steps:

  • For the tortilla bowls: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush the tortilla bowls inside and out with the butter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until just golden and firm, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • For the pork: Cut the pork into 3 pieces. Rub with the taco seasoning.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. When hot, add the pork and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Add the onion and some salt and pepper and cook, tossing, until the onion begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the top rack of the oven and roast until the pork is cooked through and measures 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 15 to 20 minutes. Let the pork rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice. Return the pork the skillet and toss to combine with the onions.
  • For the vegetables and beans: Meanwhile, toss the bell peppers, jalapeno, onion and zucchini on a baking sheet with the oil and taco seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Roast on the top rack of the oven at the same time as the pork, tossing occasionally, until the vegetables are browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Mix the beans into the vegetables on the baking sheet.
  • For the sweet and spicy BBQ sauce: While the pork and vegetables roast, make the sauces. Stir together the ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, taco seasoning and chipotle and adobo sauce in a medium bowl.
  • For the white BBQ sauce: Stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, horseradish, granulated sugar and garlic in a separate medium bowl. Season with hot sauce and salt.
  • For topping and serving: Fill 6 of the tortilla bowls with the vegetable and beans and 6 with the pork and onions. Drizzle the sweet and spicy BBQ sauce over 3 of each filling and sprinkle with the Cheddar. Drizzle the white BBQ sauce over the remaining 3 of each filling and sprinkle with the pepper jack. Bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Top with sour cream and sliced scallions.

EASY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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A creamy, picante Tex-Mex enchilada casserole. Garnish with sour cream and black olives, if desired.

Provided by JEANNIED59

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
4 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
8 ounces sour cream
½ cup chopped green onions
3 cups salsa
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl combine the soup, chicken, sour cream and green onions. Mix together. In another small bowl combine the salsa and green chile peppers and mix.
  • Cover the bottom of the baking dish with 4 tortillas. Add 1/2 of the chicken mixture, 1/2 of the salsa mixture, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Add another layer of 4 tortillas and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  • Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted on top. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1508.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA CUPS



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I took these southwestern cups to an Arizona Cardinals tailgate. I kept them in a thermal wrap to maintain their warmth, but they are also good at room temperature. Mini phyllo shells are one of my favorite go-to ingredients because they're a quick and easy way to make big batches of sweet or savory treats and appetizers. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, AZ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 7 ingredients with 3 tablespoons enchilada sauce. Spoon into phyllo shells. Place shells on an ungreased 15x10-in. baking pan. Slice Monterey Jack cheese into 1-1/2-in. squares about 1/8 in. thick. Top each phyllo shell with cheese. , Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 7-9 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat remaining enchilada sauce over medium-low heat. Serve chicken cups with salsa and warm enchilada sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY ENCHILADAS



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What I love most about this recipe, besides that it's ridiculously easy, is I can adjust it to use whatever leftovers or fillings I have on hand. It's always a winner with my family. -P Richards, Jupiter, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 cans (10 ounces each ) green enchilada sauce
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in chicken and green chilies; heat through. , In a small skillet over medium heat, combine one can enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup cream; heat through. Remove from the heat. Dip tortillas, one at a time, into warm sauce; place on a small plate. Place about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down the center of tortilla; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, sauce and filling. Combine remaining enchilada sauce and cream with remaining sauce mixture; pour over enchiladas. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CARNITAS ENCHILADAS



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If you are looking for a delicious way to repurpose leftover pork roast, do I have a recipe for you! Shred up your leftover pork and cook it with traditional carnitas seasonings, then wrap in a corn tortilla and bake in this delicious sauce! Top with Monterey Jack cheese, and garnish any way you like. We like it with a little shredded lettuce, salsa, slices of avocado, and some lime.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Enchiladas

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons avocado oil, divided, or as needed
4 cups shredded cooked pork
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons frozen 100% orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups salsa verde
1 cup sour cream
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shredded pork, chopped onion, orange juice concentrate, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until onion is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove lid, increase heat to medium, and continue to cook until the liquid is mostly evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer everything to a plate and allow to cool slightly. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine salsa verde and sour cream in a mixing bowl, stirring well. Spread about 1 cup of salsa verde mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, reserving the rest.
  • Add remaining cooking oil to the cleaned skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Gently warm each tortilla in the oil, about 2 minutes per side, making the tortillas flexible. Add more oil, if needed.
  • Place a tortilla on a work surface and add 3 tablespoons of pork mixture and 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Roll the tortilla gently around the filling, and place seam side down in the prepared dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • When all tortillas are rolled up and in the dish, pour the reserved salsa-sour cream mixture over the filled tortillas.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven; sprinkle on remaining cheese and allow to melt while the enchiladas cool, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 336.1 mg

EASY ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Easy Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb ground beef
1 (17 1/2 ounce) jar enchilada sauce
2 cups Mexican blend cheese
8 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Cook beef until browned.
  • Stir 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce and 1 cup of cheese into beef mixture.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in a 13 x 9 baking dish.
  • Spoon about 4 tablespoons of the beef mixture into each tortilla.
  • Roll up and place seam side down in baking dish.
  • Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, measure and chop all of your ingredients. This will help the cooking process go more smoothly.
  • Use a large skillet: A large skillet will help ensure that the enchilada cups cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: Cook the enchilada cups in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
  • Cook the enchilada cups until they are golden brown: This will help ensure that they are crispy and delicious.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Get creative with your toppings! Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo.

Conclusion:

Enchilada cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy recipe, give enchilada cups a try!

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