Ingredients
12–14 corn tortillas
5–6 cups shredded cheddar cheese
20 ounces red enchilada sauce
1 cup thinly shredded cabbage
1 roma tomato, diced
1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (optional)
Sour cream, for topping
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This lower temp ensures even melting without drying out the tortillas.
2-Warm the corn tortillas on a hot dry skillet for a few seconds on each side until pliable. Cover with a kitchen towel to keep warm. This prevents cracking, a key tip for success.
3-Prepare the pan: Pour 1/4 cup of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9ร13 inch baking pan. It prevents sticking and infuses flavor from below.
4-Fill and roll: Place a handful of shredded cheddar cheese in each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat for all 12-14 tortillas.
5-Add sauce and cheese: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top for a golden crust.
6-Bake: Place in the oven for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly. The melted cheese filling will ooze just right.
7-Top and serve: Remove from the oven. Add shredded cabbage, diced roma tomato, crumbled Cotija cheese (if using), and a drizzle of sour cream. Pair with rice and beans or your favorite sides.
Last Step:
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๐ฏ Heat corn tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
๐ฎ Assemble enchiladas ahead by separating sauce and filling, or fully assemble a few hours before baking.
โ๏ธ Freeze assembled enchiladas tightly wrapped up to one month; thaw overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Baking time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535
- Sugar: 7 grams
- Sodium: 1459 mg
- Fat: 33 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 33 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 26 grams
- Cholesterol: 94 mg
