Cheesy Enchiladas Recipe

You can make up these enchiladas ahead of time and take a siesta before dinner! Cover and refrigerate the assembled enchiladas up to 24 hours.
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
VegetarianMain Ingredient,
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Small curd creamed cottage cheese1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Shredded monterey jack cheese/3 ounces cheddar cheese3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Tomato1 Small, chopped (1/2 cup)
 Green onion2 Medium, sliced (2 tablespoons)
 Chili powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Garlic clove1 Small, finely chopped
 Corn tortillas4 (6 inches in diameter)
 Taco sauce1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (jarred Old El Paso®)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 204 Calories from Fat 74

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g12.7%

Saturated Fat 5.4 g27.1%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 25.3 mg8.4%

Sodium 544.2 mg22.7%

Total Carbohydrates 23 g7.6%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 1.9 g

Protein 10 g19.2%

Vitamin A 22.6% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 19.4% Iron 7.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375ºF. Spray two 14-ounce shallow oval casseroles or one rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches, with cooking spray.
2. Mix cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese, the tomato, onions, chili powder, salt and garlic. Spread about 1/3 cup of the cheese mixture on each tortilla. Roll up tortillas; place seam side down in casseroles. Spoon taco sauce over tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
3. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.
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