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Best Cheese Enchiladas Rojas

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Bake Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 466

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet or big pot
  • Large baking tray

Ingredients

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon of chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon of oregano
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 3 cups of vegetable broth
  • 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
  • A pinch of sugar
  • Salt to taste

Toppings & Garnish

  • Shredded cheese
  • Diced red onions
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Mexican crema

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 °F
  • In a large pot or skillet add the 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil and heat together
  • Once the butter has melted, add the flour and whisk on medium-low heat.
  • Keep whisking and add the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder and oregano.
  • Add about ½ a cup of the vegetable broth and continue whisking.
  • Add the tomato paste and keep whisking till everything is well combined and the spices have started to get fragrant.
  • Now add the remaining broth, salt and sugar and whisk nicely.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Take off heat, taste and add salt if needed.

Layering the Enchiladas

  • Pour some of the enchilada sauce to the baking tray and spread till the entire base is covered in a thin layer of sauce.
  • Take one tortilla, dip it in the enchilada sauce, add some cheese to it, roll it and place it in the basking tray.
  • Repeat for all the tortillas and arrange each rolled and filled tortilla side by side until the entire baking tray is filled.
  • Pour the remaining enchilada sauce on top, till all the tortillas are covered in it. Add the diced onions and more of the shredded cheese on top.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Once the cheese is nice and bubbly take it out, garnish with some chopped lettuce and Mexican crema.
  • Serve warm & enjoy your Best Cheese Enchiladas Rojas!

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Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1210mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2483IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 464mg | Iron: 2mg