Description
This Cheese Enchiladas recipe features soft tortillas filled with a creamy, cheesy blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella cheeses combined with sautéed onions, garlic, and sour cream. Topped with rich enchilada sauce and baked to bubbly perfection, these enchiladas are garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions, jalapeños, and extra sour cream for a comforting, flavorful Mexican-inspired meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas
- 8-10 soft flour or corn tortillas
Cheese Filling
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- ¼ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Garnishes
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green chile sauce as an option)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Diced green onions
- Sliced jalapeños
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Mix shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella cheeses together in a bowl. In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat, then sauté the minced onion and garlic until fragrant and soft. Combine the sautéed onion and garlic with the cheese mixture and stir in sour cream, adding salt and pepper to taste to create a creamy, flavorful filling.
- Warm the Tortillas: Gently warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and flexible. Warming prevents cracking and makes rolling easier.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Spoon a generous amount of the cheese filling onto each warm tortilla. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in a baking dish, arranging them close together for layered, cheesy goodness.
- Add Sauce and Bake: Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the assembled tortillas. Sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top if desired. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove enchiladas from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro, diced green onions, sliced jalapeños, or a dollop of sour cream on top before serving hot for a creamy, melty experience.
Notes
- Use either flour or corn tortillas based on preference.
- Sautéing onions and garlic adds depth of flavor to the cheese filling.
- Warming tortillas prevents cracking during rolling.
- Customize with red or green enchilada sauce according to taste.
- Additional cheese on top enhances the cheesy crust.
- Garnishes like cilantro and jalapeños add freshness and spice.
