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Restaurant-Style Quick & Easy Red Cheese Enchiladas

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Make restaurant-style red cheese enchiladas at home in under 30 minutes. This recipe delivers cheesy, saucy comfort perfect for a weeknight Mexican dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the sauce: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute.
  3. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic powder. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking often, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the tomato sauce. Remove the sauce from the heat.
  6. Warm the tortillas: Briefly dip each corn tortilla into the warm sauce to soften it, or microwave them wrapped in a damp paper towel for 30 seconds.
  7. Assemble the enchiladas: Dip each softened tortilla completely into the remaining sauce. Lay the tortilla flat on a clean surface.
  8. Place about 1/4 cup of the mixed shredded cheese down the center of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla tightly and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and cheese.
  9. Pour any remaining sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas.
  10. Top the enchiladas with the remaining shredded cheese.
  11. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is hot throughout.
  12. Let the enchiladas rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve immediately for gooey cheese satisfaction.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a high-quality chili powder blend.
  • If you prefer softer tortillas that do not crack when rolled, warm them briefly in hot oil before saucing, but this adds cooking time.
  • This recipe is a great base for adding seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken if you want a heartier meal.

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