Best 8 Onion 3 Cheese Enchiladas Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and cheesy culinary experience? Look no further than the tantalizing "Onion 3 Cheese Enchiladas." This delectable dish combines the savory flavors of tender onions, a trio of melted cheeses, and a flavorful enchilada sauce, all wrapped in soft and pliable tortillas. Baked to perfection, these enchiladas offer a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a comforting family meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, this recipe is sure to satisfy your craving for a cheesy, flavorful, and utterly satisfying culinary adventure.

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

CHEESE AND ONION ENCHILADAS



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When I eat at a Mexican restaurant, I always like to order cheese and onion enchiladas as opposed to the ones with meat in them. I am glad I found this recipe. Whip this recipe up with ingredients you have on hand.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can beans, such as kidney, rinsed and drained (optional)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or monterey and colby)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
8 corn tortillas or 8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, oregano and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in beans, if using, and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Combine sauce, 2 T water and chili powder.
  • Dip each tortilla into sauce; place on plate.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup cheese-onion mixture down center of tortilla. Roll up, place seam-side down in baking dish. Repeat.
  • Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Bake until hot 20-25 minutes.

3 CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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My grandma gave me this recipe.

Provided by beanmachine

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups salsa, divided
4 green onions, chopped, divided
2 ½ cups Cheddar cheese, divided
2 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix cream cheese with 2 cups salsa and 2 chopped green onions in a bowl until thoroughly combined; lightly stir 2 cups shredded Cheddar and 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese into cream cheese mixture. Spoon a scant 1/2 cup of cheese filling in a line down the center of each tortilla and roll tortilla into a log around the filling. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese filling. Place rolled tortillas into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread top of enchiladas with remaining 1 cup salsa. Lightly mix remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl and spread over the salsa. Sprinkle with remaining green onions. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 132.4 mg, Fat 50.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 28.9 g, Sodium 1902.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHEESE AND ONION ENCHILADAS



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This is a simple, rewarding recipe for a batch of Cheese and Onion Enchiladas. I used Ancho and Guajillo chiles for this batch and they were delicious!

Provided by Mexican Please

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 Ancho dried chiles
2 Guajillo dried chiles
1 small onion
3 garlic cloves
3 cups stock
2 plum tomatoes
1/2 lb. melting cheese (I used Jack)
1/2 onion, finely chopped (for the filling)
8-10 corn tortillas
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
freshly ground black pepper
olive oil
Queso Fresco (optional)
freshly chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Start by rinsing and de-stemming the tomatoes. Roast them in the oven (400F) for 20 minutes or until you need them.
  • Wipe off any dusty crevasses on the dried chiles, then de-stem and de-seed them. Roast the chile pieces in the oven at 400F for 1-2 minutes. Once roasted you can add the chile pieces to a bowl, cover with hot tap water, and let them reconstitute for 20-30 minutes.
  • Roughly chop an onion. Saute the onion in a glug of oil over medium heat along with 3 whole, peeled garlic cloves. Cook until the onion is starting to brown.
  • Note: before draining the dried chiles you can take a taste of their soaking liquid. If you like the flavor you are welcome to use it in place of stock for the sauce. If, like me, you think it tastes bitter then it's best to use stock for your enchilada sauces.
  • Drain the dried chiles. Add the drained chiles, the roasted tomatoes, the onion-garlic mixture, and 3 cups of stock to a blender. Blend until smooth. You can optionally strain the blender sauce through a fine mesh sieve and discard the leftover seeds and skin, but lately I skip this step.
  • Cook the enchilada sauce for a few minutes over medium heat in the same pan that cooked the onion-garlic mixture. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and some freshly cracked black pepper. Let simmer for a few minutes and then take a final taste for seasoning.
  • Warm up the corn tortillas in the oven for 1-2 minutes, or cover them with a damp paper towel and nuke them in the microwave for 60 seconds.
  • Shred 1/2 lb. of melting cheese (I used Jack) and finely chop 1/2 an onion for the insides of the enchiladas.
  • To build the enchiladas, start by adding a few tablespoons of the sauce to a plate. Dredge a tortilla in the sauce and flip it over. Fill with plenty of cheese and finely chopped onion. Roll tight and set them seam side down in a baking dish. You can add some sauce to the baking dish to prevent sticking. You'll get about 8-10 enchiladas from this recipe, depending on how much filling you use in each tortilla -- I loaded these up and got 8 enchiladas from this batch.
  • Cover the rolled enchiladas with sauce and bake for 8-10 minutes (400F) or until the cheese is melted. Top with your choice of fixings (I used Queso Fresco and freshly chopped cilantro) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1407 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 19 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ONION & 3-CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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This recipe appeared 06/09/06 on the ABC News site. It is from the former chef at the White House who had served the Clintons for eight years and the Bushes for four. He said it was a favorite of both families. It is delicious!

Provided by Big Bill in Big D

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 enchiladas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

8 ounces jalapeno jack cheese, grated
8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounces queso fresco
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sweet onions, large diced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
hot sauce, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
8 corn tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon jalapeno, fine diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo
1 cup roasted tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cups stock or 1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Filling:.
  • In a saute pan over medium heat, saute diced onion in oil until tender and slightly colored -- 4-6 minutes.
  • Season with coriander, cumin, hot sauce and S&P.
  • Let onion mix cool to room temperature, and hold to fill enchiladas.
  • Combine all the cheese except 2 oz each of the jack and cheddar with the onion mixture, fold together well.
  • Slightly warm the tortillas in a warm saute pan to make them flexible, and put about 2/3 cup of the cheese mix on each tortilla and roll them up.
  • Place the rolled tortillas in a lightly oiled casserole dish in a single layer.
  • Sauce:.
  • In a 2 quart sauce pot over medium heat, cook onions in oil until tender -- 3-5 minutes.
  • Add diced jalapeno and garlic and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Add tomatotes, stock and all seasonings; let simmer 15 minutes.
  • Puree and strain the sauce and hold for service.
  • To assemble the dish:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Ladle sauce over the enchiladas in the casserole dish, top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake covered for 15-20 minutes, until hot thoughout and cheese is well-melted.
  • Serve hot.

THREE CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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This easy-to-prepare main dish meal has proven popular with dinner guests of all ages-and especially teenagers. You'll find the Southwest-style enchiladas are not too spicy, just pleasantly flavorful. -Gretchen Mellberg, Hawarden, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup picante sauce, divided
1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon crushed cumin
8 flour tortillas (each 7-8 inches)
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomato
Sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, cream cheese, 1/4 cup picante sauce, the red pepper, onions and cumin; mix well. Spoon 1/4 cup cheese mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll and place, seam side down, in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon remaining picante sauce evenly over enchiladas; cover with remaining cheeses. , Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until hot. Top with lettuce, tomato and ripe olives; serve with additional picante sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 39g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Quick and easy cheese enchiladas!

Provided by MNMS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons Creole-style seasoning
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1 onion, diced
1 (6 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine tomato sauce, tomato paste and Creole-style seasoning.
  • Warm tortillas in microwave, or in oven; dip them in the tomato sauce mixture and lay them in a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Fill each tortilla with cheese, onion, olives and mushrooms; roll. Repeat until dish is full. Sprinkle a small amount of cheese on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1176.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Enchiladas are an essential component of Houston's ebullient, dynamic foodways. Mexican in origin, while distinctly Tex-Mex at the same time, the dish adapts to its surroundings. Each version of enchiladas is deeply local: The style ubiquitous in Monterrey, Mexico, will be different from those found in San Antonio or El Paso or Mexico City. But from enchilada to enchilada, the common denominator is deliciousness. In "The Enchilada Queen Cookbook," Sylvia Casares notes, "for Tex-Mex-style cheese enchiladas, yellow cheese, such as Cheddar, is the traditional choice" yielding "the quintessential Tex-Mex enchilada."

Provided by Bryan Washington

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola, plus more for greasing
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons ground red chile powder (see Tip)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
2 cups beef broth
Salt
10 corn tortillas
1 pound shredded Cheddar (5 cups)
½ cup finely diced white onion
Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch shallow baking dish or pan or a very large cast-iron skillet.
  • Add the oil and flour to a medium skillet. Set over medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture (known as roux) turns a golden color, smells nutty and thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add garlic, chile powder, cumin, oregano and black pepper to the roux. Whisk until smooth (some clumping from the garlic is fine), being careful to not let the spices burn, about 30 seconds.
  • While whisking constantly, add beef broth 1/4 cup at a time, whisking after each addition, until smooth. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, whisking occasionally, for 10 minutes. Then remove from heat, and allow the gravy to rest for another 10 minutes. Taste the gravy and season with salt as needed for a savory sauce.
  • Meanwhile, in another pan, lightly heat a tortilla over medium just until softened, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel or sheet of foil and wrap. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, stacking them in the towel or foil. Be careful of overcooking: You're softening each tortilla to prevent them from cracking as they're filled and folded.
  • Fill a softened tortilla with about ⅓ cup of cheese. Roll shut and, with the seam side facing downward, place in the greased baking dish or skillet. Repeat until you've filled all of the tortillas, setting the rolls next to each other.
  • Slowly pour the gravy over all of the tortillas to coat. Afterward, sprinkle the dish with the rest of the cheese and the diced onion.
  • Bake until the gravy is bubbling and the cheese melted, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley, if desired, alongside a sprinkle of salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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You won't bring home leftovers when you make this cheese enchilada recipe. With a homemade tomato sauce and cheesy filling, they always go fast. You can substitute any type of cheese you wish. -Ashley Schackow, Defiance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1-1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 medium onions, finely chopped
16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes and additional sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Mix sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper; stir in Monterey Jack cheese, 2 cups cheddar cheese and onions. Spread 2 tablespoons sauce over each tortilla; top each with about 1/3 cup cheese mixture and roll up. Place in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, seam side down. Pour remaining sauce over top. , Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. If desired, serve with toppings. Freeze option: Cover and freeze enchiladas before baking. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778 calories, Fat 42g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso Oaxaca cheeses.
  • To make the enchiladas ahead of time, assemble them and bake them up to the point of adding the salsa. Then, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through.
  • To make the enchiladas vegetarian, omit the ground beef and add an extra cup of black beans. For a vegan version, use vegan cheese and sour cream.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Three-cheese enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, try these three-cheese enchiladas. You won't be disappointed!

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