Jalapeno Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Flour tortillas - 6 numbers (8-inch)
 Monterey Jack cheese - 3 cups (12-ounces), shredded
 Butter1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Flour1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Chicken broth2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno - 1 cup (4-ounces), cubed

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Divide ½ cup shredded cheese into 6 equal portions and fill each tortilla with it; roll up the tortillas tight.
3. Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place the tortillas very tightly in it.

MAKING
4. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in the flour, blending till the mixture is smooth; cook until bubbles start to form.
5. Remove from heat and add the broth, stirring continuously to form a smooth mixture without lumps.
6. Cook over low heat until mixture is thick and bubbly.
7. Add a few cubes of jalapeno pepper cheese at a time; stir until melted.
8. Continue until all the cheese has been added and melted.
9. Pour the mixture over the tortillas and bake at 350°F for 60 minutes.
10. Cover with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

SERVING
11. Serve hot with Guacamole dip or enchilada sauce.
12. If desired, garnish with sour cream.
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