Best 7 Velveeta Enchiladas Recipes

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Velveeta enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a potluck. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a cheesy, creamy enchilada that is sure to please everyone at the table. The combination of Velveeta cheese, enchilada sauce, and your favorite fillings makes this dish a hit with both kids and adults alike. Whether you are looking for a classic recipe or something with a bit more spice, there is sure to be a Velveeta enchilada recipe that is perfect for you.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY CHILI ENCHILADAS



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If you love chili and cheese, this recipe is for you.

Provided by NASCAR24FAN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas
1 (16 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, grated
2 (19 ounce) cans chili without beans (such as Wolf Brand ®)
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese, cubed, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Warm oil in a small skillet. Use tongs to dip tortillas into the oil one at a time, turning to warm both sides. Sprinkle an even amount of Cheddar cheese down the center of each warmed tortilla. Roll tortillas to enclose cheese; place seam side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine the chili, onion, and half of the processed cheese in a large bowl. Pour the chili mixture over the tortillas; top with the remaining processed cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1177.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

ENCHILADAS CON CARNE



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There are a few cool tricks to this recipe, one of which I picked up from an old issue of Bon Appétit, one I learned from Robb Walsh, the great Tex-Mex scholar and restaurateur who runs El Real Tex-Mex in Houston, and a final one I learned by happenstance. First, for the thickening agent in the chile sauce, toast raw all-purpose flour in a pan until it is nutty and golden brown, then reserve it to stir in with the browned beef later in the recipe. Second, if you like truly melty cheese in the classic Tex-Mex tradition, use a mixture of American cheese, like Velveeta, with the Cheddar you use inside and on top of the finished enchiladas. Finally, if you're fearful that a casserole of cheese, chili and fried tortillas may be a little rich for dinner, serve it with a bowl of tomatillo pineapple salsa on the side. The acidity provides a nice balance. (Note also that as with all recipes, but particularly this one, some planning and practice can get the preparation down to 60 minutes.)

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     casseroles, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola
1 pound ground chuck beef, ideally 20 percent fat
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium white onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 jalapeño pepper or more to taste, seeds removed if you want it less spicy, stemmed and chopped
1 cup chopped or canned crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, ideally Mexican
2 cups chicken stock, ideally homemade or low-sodium if store-bought
1/2 cup neutral oil, like canola
12 yellow corn tortillas
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or a mixture of 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese and 1 1/2 cups American cheese, like Velveeta
1 medium-size white onion, peeled and chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the chili con carne: Put flour in a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to turn golden brown and smell nutty, then pour it onto a plate to cool.
  • Wipe out sauté pan and return it to high heat with 2 tablespoons oil. When oil is hot and shimmery, add ground beef to pan, and cook, breaking it up with a fork and stirring, until it is well browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then use a slotted spoon to remove meat to a bowl, leaving drippings behind.
  • Add onion, garlic and jalapeño to pan and cook, stirring to scrape up any browned bits of meat, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Stir in tomatoes and cook until their liquid has evaporated, then add chile powder, cumin and oregano and stir to combine. After a minute or so, when mixture begins to turn fragrant, return browned meat to pan, along with toasted flour, and stir well to combine.
  • Lower heat to medium-high and slowly stir in chicken stock, 1/2 cup at a time, until mixture has thickened and started to simmer. Lower heat again and allow chili to cook slowly for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until meat is tender. Add more stock or water if needed. Use immediately, or let cool, cover and refrigerate for up to a few days.
  • When you are ready to cook the enchiladas, heat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium sauté pan set over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 cup neutral oil until it begins to shimmer. Using tongs or a wide spatula, place a tortilla in the hot fat; it should start to bubble immediately. Heat tortilla for about 10 seconds a side, until soft and lightly browned. Remove tortilla and set on a rack set over a baking pan, or just on a baking pan if you don't have a rack. Repeat with remaining tortillas, working quickly.
  • Assemble the enchiladas: Using a ladle, put about 1/2 cup chili in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and spread it out a little. Roll a few tablespoons of cheese into each tortilla, along with a tablespoon or so of chili, then place it seam-side down in the pan, nestling each one against the last. Ladle remaining chili over top of rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Transfer to oven and bake until sauce bubbles and cheese is melted, about 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle chopped onions over the top, if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 756, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 851 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ENCHILADAS VERDES



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These enchiladas are easy to make ahead and refrigerate until you're ready to bake. After quickly cooking the tortillas in hot oil, I layer them between paper napkins to soak up excess oil.-Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in cheddar cheese; set aside., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook and stir the soup, process cheese and milk over medium heat until cheese is melted. Stir in chilies and pimientos., In a large skillet, fry tortillas, one at a time, in oil for 5 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. , Place a scant 1/4 cup of reserved meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over the top. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 41g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

VELVEETA® BEEF ENCHILADA BAKE



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Watch our video to see how simple it is to make this VELVEETA® Beef Enchilada Bake. Creamed corn, VELVEETA, diced tomatoes and green chiles team up to make this beef enchilada bake decidedly delicious. Plus, this Tex-Mex style dish is ready in just 45 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (14.75 oz.) cream-style corn
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 corn tortillas (6 inch), cut in half
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet; stir in corn and VELVEETA.
  • Spoon 1/3 of the meat mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 6 tortilla halves and 1/4 cup tomatoes. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat mixture and tomatoes; cover.
  • Bake 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 980 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

EASY CHEESY VELVEETA ENCHILADAS



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I love enchiladas, but making them with shredded cheese is so messy I avoided them. Then I realized a Mexican restaurant I loved made their enchiladas from a cheese that tasted like Velveeta. I was inspired. My family loves these and I have to make a LOT when I make them. If you don't like Velveeta, you probably won't like them, though. Not everyone will like my method of softening the tortillas, either, but use your own method if you don't. This makes a lot of sauce to use on top, you may not choose to use it all.

Provided by JohnsCutie

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 16 enchiladas, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 corn tortillas
1 lb Velveeta reduced fat cheese product or 1 lb Velveeta Mexican cheese
1 (15 ounce) can chili without beans
1 cup campbells southwest nacho cheese soup
1 medium white onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray a baking dish with cooking spray fairly heavily.
  • Chop the onion, can be however you like it from minced to rough chopped.
  • Cut the Velveeta into one ounce portions.
  • Soften the tortillas. I use a no-fat method by freezing my tortillas. When I take them from the freezer, I place the frozen package in the microwave and the water in the package steams the tortillas. You can soften them however you want,normally be heating the tortila with chicken broth, or vegetable oil until soft.
  • Take one portion of the velveeta, a small amount of chopped onion, place on the tortillas and roll.
  • Place the tortillas, seam side down, in the baking dish.
  • Mix the can of chile and the can of soup together and pour over the enchiladas.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the topping is bubbly.
  • Let cool a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.6, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 63, Sodium 2257.3, Carbohydrate 66.9, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 13.1, Protein 35.3

VELVEETA® JALAPEñO ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are both easy to make and creamy, thanks to the Queso Blanco VELVEETA.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. lean extra-lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cups enchilada sauce, divided
12 corn tortillas (6 inch), warmed
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) Queso Blanco VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, divided
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown meat with onions in large nonstick skillet; drain. Return meat mixture to skillet. Stir in 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and half of the VELVEETA.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the remaining enchilada sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon 1/4 cup meat mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam sides down, in baking dish; top with remaining VELVEETA, peppers and remaining enchilada sauce.
  • Bake 30 min. or until enchiladas are heated through and VELVEETA is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1100 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

SPEEDY CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Speedy Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KC_hockey_chick

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese
6 inches flour tortillas
1/4 lb cubed Velveeta cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a large skillet combine onion, garlic and oil, saute until onions are clear.
  • Stir in chicken, chilis, broth, and seasonings, heat for 4 mintues.
  • Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup chicken on each tortilla, roll up, place seam side down in square microwave/oven safe dish.
  • Melt Velveeta and salsa 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour over tortillas, can top with more salsa.
  • Heat 6-8 minutes in microwave or 10 minutes in 350 oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 590.2, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4, Protein 18.1

Tips:

  • Use a combination of shredded cheddar cheese and Velveeta cheese for a creamy and flavorful filling.
  • Add a layer of refried beans to the bottom of the casserole dish for extra protein and flavor.
  • Top the enchiladas with a generous amount of enchilada sauce and cheese before baking.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, Pico de gallo, or shredded lettuce.
  • For a vegetarian version, use black beans or lentils instead of ground beef.

Conclusion:

Velveeta enchiladas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option, give this recipe a try!

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