Description
Cheesy Enchiladas Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish that combines tender meat, gooey cheese, and flavorful spices, all baked to perfection. This recipe is a family favorite and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesy Enchiladas Bake Ingredients:
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or ground beef (optional)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken or beef (if using), 1 cup of shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onion, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Assemble the enchiladas: Spread a few tablespoons of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Fill each tortilla with 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then garnish with cilantro and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use refried beans or black beans instead of meat for a vegetarian version.
- Add chopped green chiles or jalapeños for extra heat.
- Serve with rice, guacamole, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
