Debra Jos Favorite Cheese Enchiladas Recipes

STACKED CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine the cheeses, mix well.
• Heat sauce in a pan big enough to dip the tortillas into.
• In a seperate pan heat oil and lightly fry the tortillas'til soft.
• When first tortilla is done dip it into the heated sauce and place it in an ungreased casserole dish.
• Scatter 2-3 Tablespoons of the cheese mixture on it.
• Add 3 Tablespoons of Onions and 3-4 Tablespoons of the heated sauce.
• Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, onions and sauce.
• Pour remaining sauce over the stack and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 20-25 minutes until hot thorough out.
• Cut into wedges to serve.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS W/SOUR CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine sour cream, soup, and chilis (and/or jalapenos) in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
• When sauce is well heated, set aside.
• Tortillas (step 1): Completely, but lightly cover both sides of one tortilla with shortening (Don't be afraid to use your hands), then place the tortilla on a microwave-safe plate.
• Tortillas (step 2): Completely but lightly cover one side of the next tortilla and place it atop the first tortilla, shortening side up.
• Repeat Step 2 until all tortillas are stacked, then microwave the entire stack on high for 4-5 minutes.
• Allow to cool.
• Combine shredded cheese and chopped onion in a bowl and gently mix together using your hands.
• Lightly cover the bottom of a baking dish with some of the sauce (This will prevent the tortillas from becoming stiff and chewy as they cook).
• Place a generous portion of the cheese/onion mixture onto a tortilla, then roll the tortilla like a cigar (not too tight though).
• Place into the baking dish, seam side down to prevent the enchilada from unrolling.
• Repeat until all tortillas have been stuffed, rolled, and placed into the baking dish (it may take more than one baking dish for 20 enchiladas).
• Cover the enchiladas with the sour cream sauce and any leftover cheese/onion stuffing.
• Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, depending on your oven.
• Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Warm corn tortillas on a hot skillet for a few seconds on each side.
• Pour 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13'' pan. Fill each corn tortilla with a handful of cheese (reserving about 1/2 cup for sprinkling over the top, at the end).
• Roll tightly, and place seam side down in the pan. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven and top with shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream.
• Serve with a side of Mexican Rice.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch shallow baking dish or pan or a very large cast-iron skillet.
• Add the oil and flour to a medium skillet. Set over medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture (known as roux) turns a golden color, smells nutty and thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add garlic, chile powder, cumin, oregano and black pepper to the roux. Whisk until smooth (some clumping from the garlic is fine), being careful to not let the spices burn, about 30 seconds.
• While whisking constantly, add beef broth 1/4 cup at a time, whisking after each addition, until smooth. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, whisking occasionally, for 10 minutes. Then remove from heat, and allow the gravy to rest for another 10 minutes. Taste the gravy and season with salt as needed for a savory sauce.
• Meanwhile, in another pan, lightly heat a tortilla over medium just until softened, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel or sheet of foil and wrap. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, stacking them in the towel or foil. Be careful of overcooking: You're softening each tortilla to prevent them from cracking as they're filled and folded.
• Fill a softened tortilla with about ⅓ cup of cheese. Roll shut and, with the seam side facing downward, place in the greased baking dish or skillet. Repeat until you've filled all of the tortillas, setting the rolls next to each other.
• Slowly pour the gravy over all of the tortillas to coat. Afterward, sprinkle the dish with the rest of the cheese and the diced onion.
• Bake until the gravy is bubbling and the cheese melted, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley, if desired, alongside a sprinkle of salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

DEBRA JO'S FAVORITE CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Brown the hamburger Cut velveeta into half-inch cubes and place in saucepan with 2 cans of Rotel tomatoes.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until thorughly melted and blended.
• Stir the browned hamburger into the cheese sauce, then set sauce aside (NOTE: you may have to swat a few hands as they try to use your sauce for a dip).
• Completely, but lightly cover both sides of one tortilla with shortening (Don't be afraid to use your hands), then place the tortilla on a microwave-safe plate.
• Completely but lightly cover one side of the next tortilla and place it atop the first tortilla, shortening side up.
• Repeat Step 2 until all tortillas are stacked, then microwave the entire stack on high for 5 minutes and allow to cool.
• Combine shredded cheese and chopped onion in a bowl and gently mix together using your hands.
• Lightly cover the bottom of a baking dish (mine is 13x9, I think) with some of the cheese sauce (This will prevent the tortillas from becoming stiff and chewy as they cook).
• Place a generous portion of the cheese/onion mixture onto a tortilla, then roll the tortilla like a cigar (not too tight though).
• Place into the baking dish, seam side down to prevent the enchilada from unrolling.
• Repeat until all tortillas have been stuffed, rolled, and placed into the baking dish.
• Cover the enchiladas with the cheese sauce and any leftover cheese/onion stuffing.
• Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, depending on your oven.
• Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.