Description
Spicy Mexican magic happens when simple Chili-Cheese Enchiladas merge bold flavors with minimal effort. Cheesy comfort wraps create a quick dinner solution that satisfies cravings with authentic southwestern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chili (no beans, or vegetarian chili if preferred)
Bread and Wraps:
- 8 small flour tortillas
Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend of Mexican cheeses)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 375F (190C), creating an ideal environment for baking enchiladas.
- Soften tortillas by gently warming them in the microwave or on a dry skillet for 20-30 seconds per side, ensuring flexibility for easy rolling.
- Create a base layer of chili in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and add initial flavor.
- Craft each enchilada by spreading chili onto the tortilla, generously sprinkling cheese, then carefully rolling into a compact cylinder.
- Arrange rolled enchiladas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, creating a snug arrangement.
- Drizzle remaining chili over the enchiladas, ensuring complete coverage and added moisture.
- Generously scatter the remaining cheese across the top, creating a golden, melty surface.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden-brown landscape.
- Allow enchiladas to rest for 5 minutes, letting flavors meld and cheese set slightly.
- Serve with optional garnishes like sour cream, fresh cilantro, or a vibrant salsa drizzle to enhance the dish’s visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose tortillas carefully to ensure they don’t crack when rolling, selecting fresh, soft corn or flour tortillas works best.
- Warm tortillas gently to prevent breaking, using a damp paper towel in the microwave helps maintain moisture and flexibility.
- Drain excess liquid from canned chili to prevent soggy enchiladas, helping maintain a crisp texture and preventing sauce from becoming watery.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or sharp cheddar to add unexpected flavor complexity and enhance the dish’s overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg