Cheese Enchiladas Recipe
(rolled or flat) 2 Enchiladas or 3 Enchiladas
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- 2
Prepare the Tortillas
In a separate pan, warm the corn tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds on each side.
- 3
Assemble the Enchiladas
Spread a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Take a warm tortilla, add a portion of the cheese and onion mixture, roll it up, and place it seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 4
Add Sauce and Cheese
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
- 5
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the enchiladas for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 6
Serve
Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then serve with your choice of toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, or chopped cilantro.
