Low Fat Cheese Enchilada Recipe

Low Fat Cheese Enchilada Recipe

A great cheese enchilada recipe to try......
Cheese Enchilada Recipe Ingredients

* 1 pound low fat queso blanco (or Monterey Jack), grated
* 1/4 pound low fat pepper jack, grated for topping
* 1 package corn tortillas (about a dozen or so)
* 1/4 cup yellow onion, small diced
* 1/4 cup red onion, small diced
* 1/4 cup red pepper, small diced
* 1/4 cup green pepper, small diced
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 1 serving of enchilada sauce, warmed
* Vegetable oil for frying the tortillas
* Olive oil for sweating the vegetables

Cheese Enchilada Recipe Instructions

1. In a 12-inch pan, put enough olive oil to just barely coat the bottom of the pan.
2. Set over a medium-low heat.
3. Add the peppers and almost all of the onions.
4. Slowly sweat the onions and peppers until the onions just start to become translucent.
5. Add the garlic and continue to sweat until it becomes fragrant.
6. Remove from heat and let cool.
7. Once the onion/pepper mix is cooled, mix it into the grated low fat queso blanco.
8. Add the uncooked onions and mix thoroughly.
9. Add an inch of vegetable oil to a pan that is at least two inches deep and heat to at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
10. Using tongs, dip the corn tortillas one at a time into the oil until they just start to bubble.
11. Remove the tortilla from the oil and dip them one or twice very quickly.
12. Place on a drying rack or a paper towel to drain and cool.
13. Once the fried tortilla is cool enough to handle, place about an ounce of the cheese mixture in the middle of the tortilla, enough to go across the tortilla with about a half inch margin on both sides and about an inch high.
14. You should have enough cheese for about 12 enchiladas.
15. Coat the bottom of a 9 x 13 oven ready dish with a little of the enchilada sauce.
16. Place the rolled enchiladas in the dish seam side up.
17. Cover the enchiladas completely with sauce.
18. Sprinkle a little of the pepper jack cheese on each enchilada.
19. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven

This great low fat cheese enchilada recipe is ready to serve.... yum yum !
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Cheese Enchilada Casserole

Cheese Enchilada Casserole

CHEESE ENCHILADA RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes, drained and crushed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon leaf oregano, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or a Mexican blend of cheeses
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onions
• 16 (6-inch) corn tortillas

CHEESE ENCHILADA RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
sliced ripe olives In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups cheese and onions. Preheat oven to 350°. Warm tortillas in microwave then dip them in the tomato sauce mixture; lay them in a lightly greased 9x13x2-inch casserole dish. Fill each tortilla with cheese and onion mixture; roll. Repeat until dish is full. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cheese enchiladas are ready to serve 8 great persons....enjoy it !

Cheese Enchilada Recipe

Cheese Enchilada Recipe

Try this amazing recipe. Remember that the enchilada sauce you use is very important to the success of your dish.
Cheese Enchilada Recipe Ingredients:

* 1 lb of mild cheddar cheese, grated
* corn tortillas
* vegetable oil
* 1/4-1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
* Enchilada sauce, heated
* sour cream, optional
* guacamole, optional

Cheese Enchilada Recipe Instructions:

Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan on medium heat.You will need some tongs and a plate or tray to assemble your enchiladas.Using tongs, dip two corn tortillas at a time into the hot oil. When the tortillas start to bubble, lift and dip them into the oil 3 times fairly quickly.

The goal here is to make the tortillas soft and tender. If the tortillas are left in the oil too long they will get hard and be difficult to roll. If that happens just toss them out and start over.
The other option is to go ahead and keep cooking them in the oil until they become hard. These can be used as tostada shells if you like.
Back to dipping the tortillas 3 quick times in the oil. Once you do this, dip the tortillas into hot enchilada sauce to coat. Now put the tortillas on a plate to cool one minute or two.

Add a handfull of the grated cheddar cheese and sprinkle some onion down the center of one tortilla and roll it. Do this by grabbing one end of the tortilla and bringing it 3/4 of the way over to the other end. Tuck and roll the tortilla.

Pick up the cheese enchilada with your fore fingers on the botton where the seam is. Let your pinky fingers cover the ends of the enchilada to keep the cheese from falling out while you move it to an oven proof dish.With a little practice you will be a pro in no time at this.Using a ladle, pour hot enchilada sauce over the top of the cheese enchiladas and let plenty of sauce run down the sides. Remember, the sauce is what makes it! Sprinkle more cheddar cheese and onion on top in the desired amount. Now let taste this great cheese enchilada ....mmmm..!

"Hot is Better"

Fisr of all preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place your enchiladas in the oven. Heat the cheese enchiladas until they look somewhat flat and the sauce is bubbling. This will probably take 15 minutes or more. Remember, you want to make sure the cheese inside the enchilada is melted.....mmm nice !
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Anasazi-Tofu Cheese Enchiladas

Anasazi-Tofu Cheese Enchiladas
A great cheese enchilada recipe to try !
Ingredients

• 1 cup anasazi beans slightly pureed*
• 1/2 cup rice, cooked
• 1/2 cup tofu drained
• 1/4 cup sweet bell pepper chopped
• 1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped
• 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese grated
• 10 ounces enchilada sauce
• 10 each corn tortillas

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix first five ingredients together. Add 2 tablespoons. enchilada sauce.
Moisten tortillas in warmed enchilada sauce. Fill tortilla with mixture and roll.
Place in greased 6 1/2 inch by 10 1/2 inch pan with the opening of the roll down.
Any remaining sauce should be poured on top of the enchiladas once the pan is filled. Place cheeses on top and bake at 300 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
* "Anasazi" is a Navajo word meaning "ancient one." Anasazi beans have been found in many southwestern Indian dwellings.
The cheese enchilada recipe of anasazi tofu is ready to serve,...enjoy it !
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Cheesy Chili Enchiladas

Cheesy Chili Enchiladas

A great cheese enchilada recipe to try !
Ingredients

• 3 cups cheddar cheese, very old, sharp shredded
• 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 16 ounces kidney beans, canned
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash red hot pepper sauce (eg. Tabasco)
• 12 each corn tortillas (6-inch)
• 1 x vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Toss together 2 1/2 cups cheese and flour.Saute onion in butter.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese mixture. Brown meat; drain.
Add tomato sauce, beans and seasonings; simmer 10 minute.
Dip each tortilla in hot oil to soften.
Place approximately 1/4 cup cheese mixture on each tortilla; roll up tightly.
Place seam side down in an 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 inch baking dish.
Cover with meat mixture.
Cover dish with aluminum foil; bake at 350 degrees F degrees, 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Top with remaining cheese. The cheese enchilada recipe is ready to serve....nice !
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Cheese Enchiladas 3

Cheese Enchiladas 3

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 package (2 oz.) ancho chiles
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped white onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped serrano or jalapeno chile
• 1/2 teaspoon Mexican dried oregano
• 2 cans (14-oz. each) chicken broth
• 1/4 cup brewed coffee
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon masa harina
• 8 soft corn tortillas, warmed
• 2 cups shredded Queso Blanco or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced white onion, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS
1. For the Red Chile Sauce, toast cumin in a large skillet over low heat, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Transfer to a cup; set aside. Add ancho chiles to same skillet and heat over low heat until chiles become pliable and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and cover with hot tap water; let stand 15 minutes, until very soft. Drain liquid from chiles. Discard stems and seeds; chop chiles.
2. Heat oil in a small Dutch oven or medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin with onions, garlic, serrano and oregano and cook until vegetables soften, 5 minutes. Stir in chopped ancho chiles, broth, coffee and salt. Bring mixture to a boil; sprinkle in masa harina. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture, partially covered, 1 hour. Transfer mixture to blender and puree. Return Chile Sauce to Dutch oven and keep warm on low heat.
3. Heat oven to 350 degree F.
4. Wrap warm tortillas in foil. Spoon 1 cup warm Red Chile Sauce into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Place 1/4 cup cheese in center of one warm tortilla and roll up (keep remaining tortillas wrapped). Place enchilada seam side down in prepared dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese. Pour remaining 2 cups Chile Sauce over enchiladas. Cover dish with foil and bake until cheese has melted and Chile Sauce is hot, about 15 minutes. Garnish top with onion, if desired. Serve immediately. The cheese enchilada recipe makes 4 servings.

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ZUCCHINI/CHEESE ENCHILADAS

ZUCCHINI/CHEESE ENCHILADAS ...a nice cheese enchilada recipe to try ! Great one !

INGREDIENTS

• 8 corn tortillas
• Olive oil
• 2 med. zucchini, sliced
• 1/4 c. onion, chopped
• 1 sm. can green chili
• 1 can whole pitted black olives
• 1/2 to 3/4 lb. Monterey Jack cheese
• Enchilada sauce (recipe follows for homemade sauce)

INSTRUCTIONS
Saute zucchini and onions in olive oil. Pour some sauce in the bottom of an oven proof 8 x 11 x 2 inch dish. Heat the tortillas one at a time for approximately 30 seconds in the microwave long enough to soften so they roll without breaking. Too hot or too long, then they get too stiff). Dip warmed tortillas into sauce. Fill with small amounts of zucchini mixture, cheese, olives and chili. Roll the enchilada and place in dish. When you have filled the dish with 8 enchiladas, top the dish with the remaining cheese, olives and chili. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the entire dish. Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

ENCHILADA SAUCE:

• 1/2 c. onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 c. vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 c. tomato puree
• 2 tsp. chili powder add more if desired to suit taste
• 1 tsp. cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Saute onion and garlic in oil. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil an simmer for about 1/2 hour. (1 can tomato paste can be substituted for the tomato puree. Add water ...and the cheese enchilada recipe zucchini is ready to serve....enjoy it ! Nice !
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ANDY'S MEAT AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS

ANDY'S MEAT AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS ...a nice cheese enchilada recipe to try...great !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 green pepper (chopped fine)
• 1/2 onion (chopped fine)
• 1 can enchilada sauce (El Paso, etc.)
• 1/2 - 3/4 lb. Muenster cheese (shredded)
• Flour tortillas (pkg. of 10) (or corn if you prefer)
• Oil

INSTRUCTIONS
Brown 1 pound ground beef. Add green pepper and onion. Heat enchilada sauce. Fry tortillas in hot oil (approximately 3-5 seconds only on each side). Should be soft when you remove. Drain on paper towels.

Spread warmed enchilada sauce on both sides of tortilla. Use a butter brush. Fill tortillas (across middle) with 1-2 tablespoons beef mixture and 1 tablespoon or so of cheese. Roll up. Place in
baking pan. Cover with shredded cheese. Bake 325 degrees, 20-25 minutes. Makes 10 enchiladas. The cheese enchilada recipe is ready to serve...enjoy !
Note: Freezes well. Make up to point of covering with cheese. Wrap in aluminum foil. When unfrozen just cover with cheese and bake 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
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VEGETABLE CHEESE ENCHILADAS

VEGETABLE CHEESE ENCHILADAS RECIPES

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 c. chopped carrots
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. diced mushrooms
• 1/2 c. chopped zucchini
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 (1.62 oz.) pkg. enchilada sauce mix
• 1 (18 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 8 corn tortillas
• 8 oz. Jack cheese, sliced
• 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
• 4 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
Place vegetables and butter in a glass casserole. Microwave on high 2-3 minutes, stirring every minute; set aside.
Combine enchilada mix, tomato sauce and water in 1 1/2 quart glass bowl. Microwave on high 3-4 minutes until boiling. Spoon 1/2 sauce into 2 quart dish, dip tortillas in sauce. Place 1 ounce Jack cheese and 2 tablespoons vegetables on each tortilla. Roll up and place in dish. Spoon rest of sauce over tortillas. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes until bubbly in center, turning every 2 minutes. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, then let stand for 10 minutes. The cheese enchilada recipe is ready...enjoy it ! Nice one !
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CHILE AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS

CHILE AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS RECIPE

A nice cheese enchilada recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 c. each sour cream and sm. curd cottage cheese
• 1 env. (1 oz.) instant onion soup
• 1 c. finely chopped green onion
• Salad oil
• 12 corn tortillas
• About 1 lg. can (7 oz.) green chiles, seeded and cut in 12 thick strips
• 1 lb. Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
In a bowl combine sour cream, cottage cheese, onion soup and green onions; set aside.
In a frying pan, heat about 1/4 inch oil over medium heat; drop tortillas, one at a time, into the oil, turn over and lift out when limp, 2 to 3 seconds total. Drain.

Spoon about 1/4 cup of the sour cream mixture down the center of each tortilla, top with 1 green chile strip. (If you prefer mildly seasoned enchiladas, taste the chiles and use a thinner strip.) Roll up and place side by side, seam down, in 9x13 baking pan.
Spoon remaining cream mix evenly over tortillas, then pour over the enchilada sauce and sprinkle remaining Jack cheese over all. Bake uncovered; 350 degrees, 30 minutes until bubbly. Let stand 5-10 minutes. The cheese enchilada recipe is ready to serve....!
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CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAM CHEESE

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH CREAM CHEESE ...a nice cheese enchilada recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 chopped onion
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. each chili powder, garlic powder & ground cumin
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 6 c. shredded, cooked chicken (2 lbs.)
• 3/4 c. bottled salsa
• 8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded 92 c.)
• 1/4 c. chopped black olives
• 16 corn tortillas
• 2 cans (14 oz.) enchilada sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Have 2 (11 x 7 inch) baking dishes ready.
In large saucepan cook onion in oil for 5 minutes or until translucent. Stir in chili, garlic and cumin. Add cream cheese and cook, over low heat, breaking cheese into chunks with wooden spoon, until melted. Add chicken and salsa. Stir over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes until hot. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/4 cups of cheddar cheese and olives.

Wrap tortillas in stacks of 8, in foil. Heat in oven 8 to 10 minutes until warm and pliable. Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce over bottom of pan. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture in each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in pan. Bake 20 to 30 minutes.

SPINACH AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS

SPINACH AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS RECIPE

Bake tortillas at 450 degrees for 5 minutes. Bake enchiladas at 450 degrees for 30 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lg. onion, finely chopped
• 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 (10 oz.) can mild enchilada sauce
• 1 c. cottage cheese
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Shredded Cheddar cheese & chopped chives, for topping (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat oil in medium size skillet over medium heat. Add onion, saute 3 minutes. Add garlic, saute 1 minute.
Add spinach, cook, stirring, until mixture is dry. Set aside.
Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil. Place packet on oven shelf. Bake 5 minutes to warm tortillas. Pour enchilada sauce into 11 x 7 x 2 inch baking dish. Set aside.

Combine cottage cheese, Cheddar, egg white and salt in medium bowl. Stir in spinach mixture. One at a time, remove warm tortillas from foil packet. Spread 1/4 cup cottage cheese mixture in center. Roll tortilla up and place seam side down in baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese mixture. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. The cheese enchilada recipe is ready...enjoy it !