Cheese Enchiladas
Cheese Enchiladas have long been a Tex Mex favourite. The way we describe them is, the perfect comfort food you can make at home that makes everyone happy.
A cheese enchilada recipe is just as you think. It uses tortillas filled with cheese. The tortillas are rolled into a taquito shape and layered in a baking dish. They are then topped with a lot of tasty sauce. In this case, we use our Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste, and we add even more cheese on top! They are finally baked in the oven to make them gooey and ready to serve. The stuff of dreams!
We like to use two types of cheese for the best cheese enchiladas. Here are some of our favourites: Mozzarella, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gruyère, Gouda, and Manchego.
Here are some of our favourite side dishes to serve with authentic cheese enchiladas:
If you want to serve something with these cheese enchiladas at your dinner party, consider our recipes.
Try our Chile Colorado recipe.
You can also make Ropa Vieja
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Prep time
10MINS
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Cook time
20MINS
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Total time
30MINS
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Ideal for
Dinner -
Make it
Mexican -
Serves
4
Nutrition: Per serving
kcal 228 fat 11g saturates 5.7g carbs 22.4g sugars 8.5g fibre 2.6g protein 9.6g salt 0.92g
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Mexican Section
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 150g / 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 150g / 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Enchiladas:
- 8 Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps
- 1 tbsp Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste
- 400 grams passata
- Salt & Pepper
How to make it
- In a bowl, combine both kinds of cheese and reserve 50g to add on top.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter melts, add the onion and garlic. Fry gently until they soften without burning for approximately 5 minutes. Once ready, remove from the pan and add to the bowl with the majority of the grated cheese. Stir with a spoon and set aside.
- Prepare a medium-sized baking dish. Place all of the Soft Taco Wraps on your kitchen surface. Add the cheese mixture evenly onto each wrap. Then, roll them up one by one. Finally, arrange them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the passata with the chipotle paste, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour all the sauce over the surface of the rolled taquitos. Add the remaining grated cheese on top and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Serve while it’s still warm. Enjoy!
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FAQs
How to freeze cheese enchiladas?
Cover enchiladas tightly with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. To bake, remove plastic wrap, cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover then continue to bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until completely cooked through.
How many calories in cheese enchiladas?
There are 228 calories in a portion (100g) of our cheese enchiladas.
Are cheese enchiladas gluten free?
Our cheese enchiladas are not gluten free, no. Although our sauce is gluten free, our wraps are not because they are made from wheat and not corn.
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Temp?
Generally, a preheated oven at around 375°F (190°C) is common for enchiladas. However, feel free to adjust the temperature according to your oven’s specifications and personal preferences.
Happy cooking,
Leletu