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Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

URL: https://www.budgetbytes.com/weeknight-enchiladas/

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 oz tomato paste
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¾ tsp salt

Enchiladas

  • 16 small corn tortillas
  • 4 cups refried beans
  • 8 oz Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • ½ large avocado, sliced thin
  • ¼ bunch cilantro (or green onions), roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce by combining chili powder, flour, and oil in a small pot and heating for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Whisk in water, tomato paste, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, then simmer until thickened.
  3. Toast the corn tortillas in a dry skillet until slightly firm but pliable.
  4. Prepare a casserole dish by spraying with non-stick spray and adding a layer of enchilada sauce.
  5. Fill each tortilla with refried beans and a pinch of cheese, roll tightly, and place seam side down in the dish.
  6. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  8. Top with avocado and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
748
Total fat
33.18g
Total carbohydrates
80.73g
Total protein
33.65g
Sodium
1891.68mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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