Cheesy Crab Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Cheesy Crab Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix; 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup milk, divided; 1 small red onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound fresh, frozen or canned crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed; 2 cans (2-1/2 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed; 1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese; Chopped green onions and tomatoes, shredded lettuce and additional sliced ripe olives, optional

Servings: persons

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup milk, divided
1 small red onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound fresh, frozen or canned crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed
2 cans (2-1/2 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
Chopped green onions and tomatoes, shredded lettuce and additional sliced ripe olives, optional

1
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, dressing mix and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth. Set aside 3/4 cup for topping.
2
In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the crab, olives, chilies, pepper and salt. Fold crab mixture and 1-1/2 cups Monterey Jack into remaining cream cheese mixture.
3
Spoon about 2/3 cup down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the remaining milk and reserved cream cheese mixture until blended; pour over tortillas.
4
Sprinkle with Colby and remaining Monterey Jack. Cover and bake 350u00b0 for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with the green onions, tomatoes, lettuce and olives if desired.

1492

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix, 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup milk, divided, 1 small red onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Crab Enchiladas falls under the Seafood 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.

Cheesy Crab Enchiladas

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