Senor Pico'S Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Senor Pico'S Cheese Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 2 cups cottage cheese; 1 lb white cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup crushed tostadas; 2 tablespoons chopped stuffed green olives; 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno chilies; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon msg; 12 corn tortillas; Green Enchilada Sauce; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth; 1 cup snipped spinach leaves; 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) can Ortega green chilies; 1 large onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, sliced; 1 teaspoon msg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/2 pint sour cream

Servings: persons

1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 cups cottage cheese
1 lb white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup crushed tostadas
2 tablespoons chopped stuffed green olives
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon msg
12 corn tortillas
Green Enchilada Sauce
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 cup snipped spinach leaves
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can Ortega green chilies
1 large onion, diced
1 garlic clove, sliced
1 teaspoon msg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 pint sour cream

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Cheese Enchiladas:
2
Cook onion in butter until tender.
3
Add cheeses, tostadas, olives, chilies, and seasonings.
4
Fry tortillas in oil until soft and pliable but not crisp, drain.
5
Center cheese filling in each tortilla and roll.
6
Place in greased shallow baking dish, seam side down.
7
Add Green Enchilada Sauce.
8
Green Enchilada Sauce:
9
Combine chicken broth and spinach in blender. Blend until smooth.
10
Pour into saucepan.
11
Blend cream of mushroom soup, chilies, onion, and garlic until smooth; add to spinach mixture.
12
Stir in MSG and salt.
13
Simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
14
Thicken sauce with flour mixed with a little water.
15
Pour over cheese Enchiladas.
16
Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 20 minutes.
17
Top with sour cream before serving.

1125

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, 2 cups cottage cheese, 1 lb white cheddar cheese, shredded, and more.

Yes, Senor Pico'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Senor Pico'S Cheese Enchiladas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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