Best 6 Sweet N Savory Enchiladas Recipes

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When it comes to culinary fusions, sweet and savory flavors often create a harmonious balance that tantalizes the taste buds. Enchiladas, a traditional Mexican dish, have found a unique rendition in the form of sweet n savory enchiladas. These delectable treats incorporate a symphony of flavors, where the richness of savory fillings meets the subtle sweetness of various ingredients. Whether you prefer the classic combination of chicken and mole sauce or the innovative blend of roasted butternut squash and black beans, this diverse collection of recipes is sure to cater to every palate. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipes for sweet n savory enchiladas that offer a burst of flavors in every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Chicken Enchiladas are delicious and easy to make with chicken, homemade enchilada sauce, Mozzarella, and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Catalina Castravet

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil)
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast (skinless and boneless)
1 small onion (diced)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans (drained)
2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles
1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers (seeded and minced - this is optional, they are spicy)
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
16 medium corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
3 cups enchilada sauce (canned or homemade)
1 cup Mexican blend cheese (shredded)
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Chopped cilantro leaves
Sour cream
Chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and once hot add oil.
  • Season chicken breast with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook on each side for about 6-7 minutes, until no longer pink in the center. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate, cover with foil and set aside.
  • To the same pan, add diced onion and cook for 1 minute. Add minced garlic, stir and cook for another minute.
  • Add corn, beans, and chiles. Add chipotle peppers if using. Stir and cook for another minute. Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste, saute 1 minute. Add cumin and paprika.
  • Pull chicken breasts apart into shredded strips and add to the pan, stir to combine.
  • Microwave tortillas on high for 30 seconds to soften them.
  • Coat the bottom of 2 (9 by 13-inch) pans with about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce.
  • Add about 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce to each tortilla and lightly coat.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle the mixture with Mexican blend cheese. Fold over filling tightly, and place 8 enchiladas in each pan seam side down. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and sprinkle Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven until cheese melts.
  • Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and chopped tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 1451 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET POTATO ENCHILADAS



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A twist on the traditional, using sweet potatoes. Easy and filling and liked even by those that don't normally eat sweet potatoes. The flavor will surprise you! Garnish with sour cream and salsa if you like.

Provided by SOLLAMI

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 sweet potatoes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup vegetable oil for frying
12 (7 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat, and boil the sweet potatoes until tender, about 30 minutes. Cool and peel the sweet potatoes.
  • Place the sweet potatoes in a bowl, and mash them with the cream cheese, green onions, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and fry the tortillas, one at a time, for about 30 seconds per side. Remove the tortillas with tongs, and drain on paper towels.
  • Place about 1/3 cup of sweet potato filling down the center of each tortilla, roll it up, and place filled tortillas seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas, and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the enchiladas are bubbling and the cheese is beginning to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.8 calories, Carbohydrate 75.6 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 832.5 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

SWEET N SAVORY ENCHILADAS



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Whenever my husband has a potluck at the office, he signs me up to bring these saucy enchiladas. After preparing these many times, I finally enlisted him to help make them.-GaleLynn Peterson, Long Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12 enchiladas.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage
12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
3/4 cup shredded Colby cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onions, garlic and seasonings. Cover and process until blended. Transfer to a saucepan. Add oil. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat. Gradually add a small amount of hot tomato mixture to cream, stirring constantly. Return all to pan; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in 2/3 cup of the tomato cream sauce. Spoon meat mixture onto tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in a baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over enchilada., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 839mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

ASH'S SWEET AND SPICY ENCHILADA SAUCE



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This enchilada sauce recipe is both sweet and spicy-just as the name implies. Spoon it over enchiladas, burritos and spicy casseroles. -Lauren Ash, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

  • In a saucepan; heat oil over medium heat. Whisk in flour until blended. Add chili powder, brown sugar and remaining spices; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SAVORY HALIBUT ENCHILADAS



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I always get rave reviews when I make these enchiladas of halibut, green onions, fresh cilantro, sour cream, and Cheddar cheese."

Provided by jalexandropoulos

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs skinless halibut fillets, cut into large pieces
1 pinch garlic powder
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
8 flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Season the halibut with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook in microwave until slightly cooked, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix together the green onion, bell pepper, cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise and 1 cup Cheddar cheese in a bowl.
  • Gently fold the halibut into the mixture.
  • Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour 1/2 of a can of enchilada sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Pour 1 can of enchilada sauce into a bowl. Dip the tortillas, one at a time, into the sauce to lightly coat.
  • Spoon the halibut in equal portions into the center of each tortilla.
  • Make the enchiladas by tightly rolling the tortillas and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over top of the enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Top with avocado slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.1, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 94.7, Sodium 1128.2, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 33.6

SWEET 'N' SAVORY ENCHILADAS



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This is a family favorite! I got it from the Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook. It is pretty easy to make and the left overs are just as good! I have made it both with the pork sausage and without (I like prefer it without) Enjoy!

Provided by Bumblina

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 12 enchiladas, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup whipping cream
2 lbs ground beef
1 lb bulk pork sausage
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
3/4 cup colby cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup green onion (thinly sliced) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine tomatoes, onions, garlic and seasonings.
  • Cover and process until smooth;.
  • Transfer to a sauce pan.
  • Add oil; bring to a boil.
  • Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Gradually add a small amount of hot tomato mixture to cream, stirring constantly.
  • Return all to pan; set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink;.
  • Drain.
  • Stir in 2/3 cup of the tomato cream sauce.
  • Spoon meat mixture onto tortillas.
  • Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350' for 20 minutes or until heated through.
  • Sprinkle with cheeses.
  • Bake 10 minutes longer or until chesse is melted.
  • Sprinkle with onions (if desired).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 125, Sodium 754, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 32.2

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients beforehand: Chop your veggies, grate your cheese, and cook your protein ahead of time to make the assembling process faster and easier.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the tastier your enchiladas will be.
  • Don't overstuff your enchiladas: This will make them difficult to roll and they may fall apart when you bake them.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of meat, vegetables, and cheeses.
  • Sauce is key: Use a flavorful, well-made sauce to coat your enchiladas. This is what will really bring them to life.
  • Bake until bubbly: Bake your enchiladas until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is hot and sizzling.
  • Garnish before serving: Add fresh herbs, sour cream, guacamole, or salsa to your enchiladas before serving for an extra pop of flavor.

Conclusion:

Enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be an enchilada recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these enchilada recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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