Ultimate Cheesy Enchiladas: A Flavor Explosion!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 2(16 ounce) cansrefried beans

  • 2cupsshredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

  • ½cupchopped onion

  • 12(6 inch)corn tortillas

  • 2(10 ounce) cansred enchilada sauce

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

  2. Mix refried beans, 1 1/2 cups cheese, and onion in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

  3. Stack three tortillas on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high until warm, about 30 seconds. Repeat to warm remaining tortillas.

  4. Pour enough enchilada sauce onto a small plate to cover. Quickly dip both sides of one tortilla in sauce. Spoon bean filling down the middle, then wrap tortilla around filling. Place into the prepared baking dish. Repeat to dip, fill, and roll remining tortillas.

  5. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over filled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 35 and 40 minutes.

Recipe Tips

You can use flour tortillas instead of corn, and green enchilada sauce instead of red.

For a vegetarian version, use refried beans that do not contain lard.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories479
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
20g
25%
Saturated Fat
11g
57%
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
1056mg
46%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
20%
Dietary Fiber
12g
44%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
23g
45%
Vitamin C
17mg
18%
Calcium
407mg
31%
Iron
4mg
23%
Potassium
811mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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