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.

Usman Riasat
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I will definitely be making these cheese enchiladas again.


xakxi hafeez
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These cheese enchiladas were so good!


Jazmine Gomez
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I made these cheese enchiladas for my family last night and they were a hit!


Rupa Bk
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These cheese enchiladas were delicious!


Faisal Vohra
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I will definitely be making these cheese enchiladas again.


DULCE ARIAS
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These cheese enchiladas were so good!


k hut
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I made these cheese enchiladas for my family last night and they were a hit!


Md Romgan
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These cheese enchiladas were delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Tahira Arif
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I made these cheese enchiladas for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Md ASBAD
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These cheese enchiladas were so good! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the tortillas were nice and soft. I will definitely be making these again.


Abrar Ahmed
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I made these cheese enchiladas for my family last night and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the enchiladas were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Pearl Kennedy
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These cheese enchiladas were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the tortillas were nice and soft. I will definitely be making these again.


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