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 !

Easy Cheese Enchiladas

Easy Cheese Enchiladas Recipe...a nice cheese enchilada recipe to try ! Great one !

INGREDIENTS

* 4 corn tortillas (white or yellow makes no difference)
* 1 1/4 c. shredded cheese
* 3/4 c. enchilada sauce
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 tsp. chayene powder (chili powder)
* 1/4 c. black olives (shredded or chopped)
* canola oil (or vegetable oil) - just enough to make a very thin layer in the bottom of the pan

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees.
2. Place the tortillas 1-2 at a time in a warm oiled pan just enough to soften the tortillas. DO NOT OVERCOOK
3. Place tortilla on a plate lined with paper towelsto obsorb excess oil.
4. Place tortillas onto a baking pan
5. place some cheese, onions, and cayene powder into the center of each tortilla.
6. Roll each tortilla individually.
7. Top each tortilla with enchilada sauce and olives.
8. Bake in oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted

The cheese enchilada recipe is ready to serve...hmmm..nice ! Enjoy it !

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Beefy Three-Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

Beefy Three-Cheese Enchiladas Recipe..another amazing cheese enchilada recipe to try !

Ingredients:

* 3 pounds ground beef
* 2 Tablespoons garlic, pressed or minced
* 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
* 1 Tablespoon chili powder
* 48 ounces mild salsa or picante sauce (for use with beef mix)
* 1-1/2 pounds cream cheese, softened and cut into chunks
* 6 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
* 6 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
* 3 red or green peppers, finely chopped
* 36 (6-inch) tortillas
* 48 ounces mild salsa or picante sauce (for topping)
* 4-1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation:
Note: These instructions are for make-ahead freezer meals (6 meals of 6 servings each). However, if you are cooking for a crowd, simply use a large pan and skip the freezing instructions. For a chicken version, substitute shredded cooked chicken for the ground
beef.
In a stock pan over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain and return to pan. Over medium heat add garlic, cumin, chili power, and salsa; stir to combine. When mixture is heated, add cream cheese chunks, stirring until melted. Stir in Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and peppers. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble enchiladas by placing 1/2 cup beef-and-cheese mixture onto each tortilla and rolling. Place 6 enchiladas in each container. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing down to cling to food. Package salsa in snack bags, 1 cup per meal. Package cheese in snack bags, 3/4 cup per meal. Place a package of salsa and cheese in each container and cover. Freeze.
Defrost in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove lid, salsa, cheese and plastic wrap. Spread salsa over enchiladas and cover loosely with foil to prevent drying. Bake until bubbly around edges and hot in the center, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving. The Cheese Enchilada recipe is ready to serve. Great taste ! Enjoy it !

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BEEF & CHEESE ENCHILADA

BEEF & CHEESE ENCHILADA .... another amazing cheese enchilada recipe to try ! Nice one !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 med. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 1 c. grated cheddar cheese
• 8 lg. flour tortilla soft shells
• 1 lg. can enchilada sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Brown ground beef with onion, salt and pepper. Drain and set aside. Drizzle enchilada sauce in bottom of ungreased 9"x13" pan. Grate cheese. Add sour cream and cheese to ground beef.
Spoon 2 tablespoons sauce on each soft shell, 1/4 to 1/2 cup beef mixture. Roll and place seam down in pan. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
This great cheese enchilada recipe is ready. ..garnish with lettuce, more cheese, onion, etc. A nice taste. Bon apetit !

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SOUR CREAM, COTTAGE CHEESE ENCHILADAS

SOUR CREAM, COTTAGE CHEESE ENCHILADAS...another great cheese enchilada recipes. !

INGREDIENTS

• 4 oz. whole green chilies
• 12 corn tortillas
• Salt & pepper
• 1/2 lb. sharp cheese, cut in 12 thin long slices
• 15 oz. enchilada sauce
• 1 c. sour cream
• 12 oz. cream style cottage cheese
• 1 lb. ground beef, browned & drained

INSTRUCTIONS
Drain chilies and cut into 12 strips. Combine sour cream and cottage cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Reserving half of sour cream mixture, spoon remainder into tortillas along with browned and drained ground beef. Top each with strip of chili and a strip of cheese. Roll up tortillas and place seam side down in dish.
Combine the reserved sour cream mixture with enchilada sauce. Pour over tortillas. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. The cheese enchilada recipe with sour cream is ready to serve with shredded lettuce, chopped onions and shredded cheese. Nice taste ! Enjoy it !

SOUR CREAM & CHEESE ENCHILADAS

SOUR CREAM & CHEESE ENCHILADAS...another nice cheese enchilada recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pt. sour cream
• 12 oz. shredded Jack cheese
• 4 oz. can diced green chilis
• 1 c. sliced black olives
• 1 doz. 8" flour tortillas
• 10-12 oz. can enchilada sauce
• 2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Spread 1/2 cup of mixture in a line on each tortilla and roll up. Place in an 8 x 12 inch pan. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over top. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.This nice cheese enchilada recipe is ready to serve. Enjoy the feast !

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