Candices Butternut Squash Enchiladas Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; scoop out flesh and set aside., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the red pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, pepper and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in crumbles and reserved squash; heat through., Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Place about 3/4 cup squash mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until heated through.

CANDICE'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Place squash halves in a microwave-safe bowl and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Cook in microwave until flesh is very tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Pour about 1 inch of oil in a skillet and place over medium-low heat. Fry tortillas in oil until softened and lightly browned, about 10 seconds per side. Drain tortillas on paper towel-lined plates.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle cinnamon, garlic salt, and black pepper over squash; mash until smooth. Stir black beans and cilantro into squash mixture until filling is well mixed.
• Place a tortilla in the bottom of the baking dish; spoon filling down the middle and roll tortilla around filling, keeping it seam-side down. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Stack rolled tortillas on top of each other, if needed. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas and top with Colby-Jack cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Toss the squash, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon each of chili powder and cumin, the salt and several grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing once, until browned and tender, but not falling apart, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the black beans and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of cumin and chili powder. Cook until the beans are heated through and well combined, about 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Pour the enchilada sauce into the skillet, then reduce the heat to low and warm through.
• One at a time, hold the tortillas over a stovetop burner set on a medium heat to brown slightly, about 30 seconds per side. Set aside.
• Pour 2 cups of the enchilada sauce into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. To assemble the enchiladas, dip a tortilla into the remaining sauce, then lay on a plate. Sprinkle some cheese down the middle, followed by some of the bean mixture and finally some of the roasted squash. Roll it up tightly, then place seam-side down in the baking dish. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. If you have any extra pieces of squash or the bean mixture, tuck them in between the enchiladas. Be sure to save a little cheese for the topping!
• Pour the rest of the sauce over the enchiladas, then top with the remaining cheese. Add a final sprinkling of chili powder, then bake until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Top with the cilantro.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE

Steps:

• TO PREPARE THE SAUCE:.
• Peel the outer skins off tomatillos and blanch in boiling water for 4-5 minutes.
• Place tomatillos in a food processor along with chicken stock, cilantro, green onion, jalapeno and puree (you may need to divide this to fit in your processor).
• Transfer to saute pan and simmer over med-low heat.
• Stir in sugar and pepper.
• In a small saucepan melt the butter and whisk in the flour to make a roux.
• Add roux to sauce for desired thickness, salt to taste.
• Set aside.
• TO PREPARE THE SQUASH FILLING:.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise to clean out seeds.
• Place in small baking dish cut side up in one half inch of water and cook until soft (40-50 min).
• Let cool and spoon out meat (can be done a day ahead).
• Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic, onions and saute 2-3 minute until translucent.
• Mix in squash and corn and set aside.
• TO ASSEMBLE ENCHILADAS:.
• Quickly dip the tortillas in some of the enchilada sauce to soften them.
• Place a spoon or two of the squash mixture on a tortilla along with some cheese and roll up.
• Repeat, placing enchiladas side by side until baking dish is full.
• Top enchiladas with sauce and a little cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.