Saturday, May 21, 2011

Cheese Enchiladas

You can adjust the spiciness of this recipe by using mild or hot chiles and more/less chili powder. Dipping the tortillas in the sauce can be messy, but it keeps them from ripping. Be careful not to burn yourself!

CHEESE ENCHILADAS 
Serves 4.

Ingredients
2 c Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 c Cheddar cheese, shredded
¾ c sour cream
1 medium onion, finely chopped
¼ t pepper
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (4.5 oz) medium green chiles, drained
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2/3 c water
1 T chili powder
½ t dried oregano
¼ t ground cumin
8 corn tortillas

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2) In a medium bowl mix cheeses, sour cream, onion, and pepper. Set aside.
3) In a medium saucepan, heat tomato sauce, chiles, garlic, water, chili powder, oregano, and cumin to boiling, stirring occasionally.
4) Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 min.
5) Pour into a 9” cake pan. Let cool slightly.
6) Dip each tortilla into sauce to coat both sides. Spoon ¼ c cheese mixture onto each tortilla and roll. Place seam downward in 11 x 7 glass dish.
7) Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
8) Bake uncovered for 20 min or until bubbly.
9) Top with additional cheeses, salsa, and/or sour cream.

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