Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Cheese Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (4 ounce) canchopped mild green chilies; 2 cups drained chopped canned tomatoes; 12 corn tortillas; 4 cups grated monterey jack cheese (1 pound); 1 avocado, sliced; 1 cup chopped green onion; 2 cups sour cream (16 ounces)

Servings: persons

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) canchopped mild green chilies
2 cups drained chopped canned tomatoes
12 corn tortillas
4 cups grated monterey jack cheese (1 pound)
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup chopped green onion
2 cups sour cream (16 ounces)

1
Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft.
2
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add broth and cook until thickened.
4
Add chiles and tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Cool slightly.
6
Puree sauce in blender or food processor.
7
Dip each tortilla in sauce, place a large spoonful of cheese and a spoonful of sauce in each and roll up.
8
Place filled, rolled tortillas in a large, flat ungreased baking pan.
9
Pour remaining sauce over all and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
10
To serve, garnish with sliced avocado, sour cream and chopped green onion.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 medium onion, minced, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Cheese Enchiladas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Enchiladas

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions