Jul 13 2026
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Enchilada And Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by Mexico Clasico
Time50m
Serves2

One enchilada, one 6" cheese quesadilla, rice and beans.

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Ingredients

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Enchilada

Method

Enchilada Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  3. 3

    Fill Tortillas

    Place a portion of shredded chicken and a sprinkle of chopped onions on each tortilla. Add a tablespoon of enchilada sauce on top.

  4. 4

    Roll Enchiladas

    Roll each tortilla tightly and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.

  5. 5

    Top with Sauce and Cheese

    Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  7. 7

    Garnish

    Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Quesadilla Preparation

  1. 8

    Heat the Skillet

    In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil if desired.

  2. 9

    Assemble Quesadilla

    Place the flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla.

  3. 10

    Fold and Cook

    Fold the tortilla over the cheese and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.

  4. 11

    Slice

    Remove from heat and cut into wedges to serve.

Rice and Beans Preparation

  1. 12

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the cooked white rice, black beans, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well.

  2. 13

    Serve

    Serve the rice and beans alongside the enchilada and quesadilla.

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