Best Cheese Enchiladas Rojas
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Bake Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
- 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
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!
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