Cheese Enchiladas

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

Cheese enchiladas are a comfort food classic featuring soft corn tortillas filled with melted cheese, topped with a flavorful tomato sauce infused with cumin, chili powder, and onion. Perfect for casual family dinners or gatherings, this dish offers a delicious blend of cheesy and spicy flavors that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 packages Monterey/Colby shredded cheese (8 oz. each)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons parsley flakes

Instructions

  1. Combine tomato sauce and water in a skillet.
  2. Season with cumin and chili powder to taste.
  3. Heat to a low boil to mix flavors.
  4. Reduce to a simmer.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

354 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.8g 30% DV
Total Fat 17g 22% DV
Carbs 47.3g 17% DV
Fiber 13.8g 49% DV
Sugar 6.7g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1202mg 52% DV
Potassium 1146.5mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 9mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 420.8mcg 47% DV
Vitamin C 4.3mg 5% DV
Calcium 489.8mg 38% DV
Iron 21.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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