
Enchiladas de Queso
Enchiladas de Queso are delicious cheese-filled tortillas topped with a flavorful tomato sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Chili powder (1 teaspoon)
- Cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Tomato sauce (2 cups)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1, finely chopped)
- Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- Monterey jack cheese (2 cups, shredded)
- Corn tortillas (8)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, heat a small amount of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Dip each corn tortilla in the hot oil for a few seconds to soften.
- Place a handful of shredded Monterey Jack cheese in the center of each tortilla and roll it up tightly.
- Place the rolled enchiladas in a baking dish, seam side down.
- Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the enchiladas, covering them completely.
- Sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 25 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g