Three Cheeses Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Three Cheeses Enchiladas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 ½ cups water; 2 chicken bouillon cubes (crushed); 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder; 1 ½ teaspoons oregano; 1 (1 g) single serving packet Splenda sugar substitute (use half); 1 ⅔ cups mini sweet peppers (seeded and chopped); 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese (shredded); 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded); ½ cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon parsley; ½ teaspoon salt; 8 (6 inch) wheat flour tortillas; ½ cup cheddar cheese (for garnish); 3 green onions (to garnish, chopped)

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 ½ cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes (crushed)
1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
1 ½ teaspoons oregano
1 (1 g) single serving packet Splenda sugar substitute (use half)
1 ⅔ cups mini sweet peppers (seeded and chopped)
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese (shredded)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon parsley
½ teaspoon salt
8 (6 inch) wheat flour tortillas
½ cup cheddar cheese (for garnish)
3 green onions (to garnish, chopped)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Sauce:.
3
In a medium saucepan, saute garlic over medium heat for 1 minute.
4
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and water.
5
Stir constantly until paste has melted and blended with the tomato sauce.
6
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
7
Add crushed bullion, chipotle powder, and oregano.
8
Reduce heat.
9
Add sweetner and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Remove.
11
from heat and allow to cool slightly.
12
Enchiladas:.
13
In a large skillet, saute onions and peppers until onions are translucent.
14
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
15
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheeses, onion, parsley, peppers, and salt.
16
Place 1 cup sauce on the bottom of a 13x9 dish.
17
Wrap the tortillas in dampened paper towels and microwave on high for approximately 10 seconds, (depending on oven wattage) or until tortillas are warm and pliable.
18
Spoon 1/2 cup of cheese mixture into each of the 8 tortillas, roll, and place seam side down in dish.
19
Pour 1 cup of sauce (you'll have some left over) over tortillas.
20
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
21
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese has melted inside tortillas.
22
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onion.

1540

kcal

Calories

Fat

216

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves (minced), 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1 ½ cups water, and more.

Yes, Three Cheeses Enchiladas falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Three Cheeses Enchiladas

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