Easy Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Easy Cheese Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (16 oz.) can tomato puree; 3/4 c. water; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed; 1/2 tsp. cumin; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese; 1 1/4 c. Ricotta cheese; 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained; 8 corn tortillas; 1/2 c. sliced black olives; lime wedges

Servings: persons

1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can tomato puree
3/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/4 c. Ricotta cheese
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained
8 corn tortillas
1/2 c. sliced black olives
lime wedges

1
Saute onion and garlic in small amount of vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
2
Add the tomato puree, water, oregano, cumin, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper.
3
Simmer 10 minutes.
4
Spread a thin layer in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan.
5
Combine 1 1/2 cups of the Jack cheese with the Ricotta cheese and the green chilies.
6
Wrap 4 tortillas at a time in paper towels and microwave on High for 30 seconds or until softened and pliable.
7
Fill the tortillas while warm with the cheese filling and roll.
8
Place seam side down in the baking dish.
9
(The tortillas can also be wrapped in foil and warmed in a 350u00b0 oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
10
Remove a few at a time for rolling.)
11
Spoon remaining sauce over the enchiladas; sprinkle with remaining Jack cheese and the olives.
12
Cover loosely with foil and bake at 400u00b0 for 15 minutes; uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.
13
Serve with a bowl of lime wedges on the side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 (16 oz.) can tomato puree, 3/4 c. water, and more.

Yes, Easy Cheese Enchiladas 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.

Easy Cheese Enchiladas

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