The whole family will love these impossibly easy, cheesy enchiladas. Make them on weeknights when you need a low-fuss dinner that’s simple and delicious.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Easy Cheese Enchiladas.
1. Info for Easy Cheese Enchiladas
- Cook Time: 50 Min
- Total Time: 50 Min
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 459.24 kcal
2. Ingredients for Easy Cheese Enchiladas
- 2 cans red enchilada sauce (10 oz. per can)
- 3 cup shredded Mexican cheese (for enchiladas)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 can Hatch mild diced green chiles (4 oz. per can)
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 12 soft corn tortillas (6-inch diameter)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese (for topping)
- Finely chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
){kind=link}
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.2 Prep
){kind=link}
Spoon about 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom. Set aside.
){kind=link}
Place the shredded cheese, sour cream, green chilies, and cumin in a large mixing bowl and stir together with a rubber spatula until combined.
3.3 Microwave
){kind=link}
Place a few tortillas on a dinner plate and warm them in a microwave until pliable, 20-30 seconds. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
3.4 Prep
){kind=link}
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture into the center of a tortilla. Gently roll the tortilla and place it seam side down in the sauced baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
){kind=link}
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, spreading the sauce to make sure all tortillas are covered. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
){kind=link}
Cover the dish with a sheet of aluminum foil.
3.5 Oven
){kind=link}
Bake the enchiladas on middle rack of oven for 20 minutes.
){kind=link}
Carefully remove foil and continue baking until edges are bubbling and cheese on top is slightly golden brown, 7-10 minutes.
3.6 Check
){kind=link}
Check to see that enchiladas are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.7 Serve
){kind=link}
Allow enchiladas to cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, if using, and serve.
){kind=link}