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Cheese Enchiladas

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This Mexican main features Tortillas, Cheddar cheese, shredded, Green onions, chopped. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 1992.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Mexican main features Tortillas, Cheddar cheese, shredded, Green onions, chopped. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 16 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 bn Green onions, chopped
  • 4 Clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup Oil
  • 2 tablespoon Flour
  • 2 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 19 ounce Enchilada sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 8 ounce Tomato sauce, canned
  • 1 cup Water
Directions
  1. 1
    Sauce: Saute' garlic in oil, add flour and chili powder and mix well.
  2. 2
    Add enchilada sauce and tomato sauce, salt and water.
  3. 3
    Let simmer for 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Can be made in quantities and frozen.
  5. 5
    Enchiladas: Fry tortillas for a second in hot oil just until soft.
  6. 6
    Drain and pat dry on paper towels.
  7. 7
    Mix cheese and onion.
  8. 8
    Put approximately 1 heaping Tbsp.
  9. 9
    cheese mixture on each tortilla.
  10. 10
    Roll and place seam side down in large baking pan.
  11. 11
    Cover enchiladas with sauce and sprinkle with additional shredded cheese.
  12. 12
    Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1992.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 109.8g169%
Saturated Fat 46.0g230%
Cholesterol 165.1mg56%
Sodium 10665.4mg445%
Total Carbohydrate 166.8g56%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g86%
Sugars 27.8g
Protein 74.3g149%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, canned, cheddar, cheese, chili, chopped, eggs, enchilada, enchiladas, flour, frying, garlic, green, main, mexican, minced, oil, onions, powder, salt
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