Cheese Enchiladas With Green Sauce Recipe

Name: Cheese Enchiladas With Green Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1 cup 2% milk; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1-3/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Servings: persons

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
3 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 large garlic clove, minced
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

1
In a
2
, saute spinach until wilted. Drain and remove. In same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
3
Stir in chiles, green onions, cilantro, garlic, spices and spinach. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Stir in sour cream; set aside.
4
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. In a large bowl, combine cheeses; set aside 1 cup for topping. Add onion and cilantro to remaining cheese mixture; toss to combine. Place about 1/4 cup cheese-onion mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
5
Pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with reserved cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 25-30 minutes.

1128

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup half-and-half cream, and more.

Yes, Cheese Enchiladas With Green Sauce falls under the General 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 With Green Sauce

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