Best 8 Cheesy Enchilada Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey that combines the vibrant flavors of Mexico with the comforting goodness of a cheesy bake. Our Cheesy Enchilada Bake is a symphony of tantalizing ingredients, featuring tender tortillas smothered in a rich and flavorful enchilada sauce, gooey melted cheese, and a medley of savory fillings. Prepare to be captivated by the smoky notes of roasted Poblano peppers, the juicy sweetness of corn, the earthy depth of black beans, and the aromatic freshness of cilantro. This irresistible dish is a perfect blend of textures and tastes that will delight your palate and leave you craving more. In this article, we present two enticing variations of the Cheesy Enchilada Bake: the Traditional Beef Enchilada Bake and the Vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Bake. Both recipes offer a unique culinary experience, catering to different preferences and dietary needs. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that promises satisfaction with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Give a Mexican favorite a new look with chips standing in for tortillas, plus canned corn, prepared salsa, and tender chicken inside.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 can (19 oz) Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 cup shredded Cheddar-Jack with jalapeño peppers cheese blend (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix chicken, sugar, salsa, enchilada sauce and corn.
  • Place tortilla chips in ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with onions, tomato and cheese.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. If desired, arrange additional tortilla chips around edge of dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1490 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Quick and easy cheese enchiladas!

Provided by MNMS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons Creole-style seasoning
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1 onion, diced
1 (6 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine tomato sauce, tomato paste and Creole-style seasoning.
  • Warm tortillas in microwave, or in oven; dip them in the tomato sauce mixture and lay them in a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Fill each tortilla with cheese, onion, olives and mushrooms; roll. Repeat until dish is full. Sprinkle a small amount of cheese on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1176.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CHEESY CHILADA CASSEROLE



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This easy Mexican casserole is so easy and versatile. Play around with different spices to satisfy your personal taste buds. If you like it spicy, add some jalapeno peppers to kick it up a notch! Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and additional picante sauce on the side.

Provided by kkennedy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup picante sauce
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 corn tortillas, divided
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and bell pepper in hot oil until softening, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Break ground beef into small chunks and add to the pot; cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain grease from the pot and return to heat.
  • Stir pinto beans, tomato sauce, picante sauce, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper into the beef mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
  • Spoon enough of the beef mixture into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish to cover. Arrange 6 tortillas atop the beef mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese in a layer to cover the tortillas. Arrange remaining 6 tortillas atop the cheese layer; top with remaining meat mixture. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese over the top. Continue baking until the cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting; top with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 78.7 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1105.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

CHEESY ENCHILADA BAKE



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Why make an enchilada bake if you're not going to make it as cheesy as can be? In this recipe, we've used a blend of cheeses to please the cheese lovers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup water
5 flour tortillas (8 inch)
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Cheddar CLASSIC MELTS Cheddar Jack & American
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Brown meat with onions in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Stir in beans, seasoning mix and water; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until thickened.
  • Cover bottom of 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray with 2 tortillas. Top with layers of 1/3 each of the meat mixture, salsa and cheese. Repeat layers, using only 1 tortilla in the middle layer; cover.
  • Bake 25 min. or until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted, uncovering after 20 min. Let stand 5 min. Top with lettuce and tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1150 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 24 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA BAKE



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Your family is going to gobble up this cheesy, southwestern and easy chicken enchilada casserole...and will ask for it again and again. It's real comfort food! -Melanie Burns, Pueblo West, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4-1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can (28 ounces) green enchilada sauce
1-1/4 cups sour cream
9 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh minced parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: chicken, enchilada sauce, sour cream, tortillas and cheese. Repeat layers., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165° If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

EASY BEEFY CHEESY ENCHILADA CASSEROLE



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Sunny takes enchiladas to new heights with this tall, layered pie- well-seasoned beef gets stacked with red sauce, corn tortillas and two kinds of cheese. Put the baking dish on a baking sheet in the oven to catch any cheese drips-this pie's a bubbly one.

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 packet Spanish seasoning blend (recommended: Sazon)
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup beef broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
18 (5-inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350degrees F.
  • For the sauce: In a saucepot over medium heat, add the oil, onions and a pinch of salt. Saute until the onions are tender and translucent. Add the tomato paste at this point and turn the heat up a bit, if needed, to cook the paste. Stir and cook until it deepens in color, and then add the cumin, thyme and garlic. Stir to blend and cook until fragrant. Then add the beef broth and crushed tomatoes. Raise the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, and then lower to a simmer and cover, simmering for 20 minutes more. (The sauce can be stored and frozen at this point.)
  • For the beef filling: Meanwhile, in a large pan with straight sides, add the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to swirl, add the onions and green and yellow bell peppers. Add the garlic and cook until tender, about 4 minutes more. Add the ground beef, broth, cumin, onion powder, thyme, tomatoes and Spanish seasoning, allowing time between each addition to blend. Season with a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper (the Spanish seasoning adds salt content, so be careful to not over season). Stir and break down the beef into bits using a spoon or fork. Cook until the beef is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. (The beef can be stored and frozen at this point.)
  • To assemble the casserole: Toss the shredded cheeses together to blend and set aside. Add 1/2 cup of the red sauce to a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish baking dish and spread to coat the bottom evenly. Top with 6 tortillas, overlapping to cover the bottom of the casserole dish. Layer the dish by next adding half of the beef mixture and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheeses, spreading evenly in the casserole. Next, dunk 6 tortillas, one by one, in the warm red sauce and layer over the cheese and beef, overlapping where needed. Top with the remaining beef, another 1/2 cup of the shredded cheeses and another layer of tortillas dunked in the red sauce. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top, spread evenly and finish with the remaining shredded cheese. Place dish on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce bubbles, 25 to 30 minutes. If baking the dish from the freezer, add 15 to 20 minutes to the cook time, or until it's bubbly. Cover loosely with foil if it's browning too quickly. Serve hot.

CHEESY BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Our Cheesy Enchilada Casserole takes all our favorite things about Mexican food and combines them into one pan! Perfect for a busy weeknight.

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion (diced)
2 1/2 cups salsa
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed ((15 ounce can))
1/4 cup Italian dressing
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning ((or 1 taco seasoning packet))
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 8-inch flour tortillas ((corn tortillas will work as well))
1 can corn, drained ((15 ounce can))
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 tomato (diced)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the salsa, beans, dressing, sour cream, corn (optional), taco seasoning and cumin.
  • Spoon 1/3 of meat mixture on bottom of 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the grated cheese.
  • Layer a couple of tortillas on top of meat. Continue with next layer using 1/3 of the meat mixture and and then 1/3 of the cheese. Top layers with tortillas.
  • Continue the next layer with remaining meat mixture and the rest of the cheese on top.
  • Cover with foil that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until hot & bubbly.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before topping with lettuce, tomato and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 1206 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY SHRIMP ENCHILADA BAKE



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Provided by Wendy Giman

Categories     Tomato     Bake     Dinner     Cheddar     Shrimp     Broccoli     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Tortillas     Self

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Sauce:
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup Onion and Garlic Mix
4 chipotle chiles, finely diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Enchiladas:
3 corn tortillas, halved
3/4 cup Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper Mix
1 cup Lime Shrimp
1 cup 75% shredded fat-free cheddar (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Sauce:
  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  • Enchiladas:
  • Pour 3/4 cup sauce into the bottom of a 10" baking dish. Press both sides of tortillas into sauce, then place 3 tortilla halves on top of sauce. Add half of Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper Mix, half of Lime Shrimp and half of cheese. Layer on remaining 3 tortilla halves, Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper Mix and Lime Shrimp. Pour remaining 1 1/4 cups sauce and cheese over shrimp. If not eating immediately, cover tightly and freeze. Otherwise, bake 20 minutes, covered with foil. Remove foil; bake until cheese bubbles, 10 minutes more.
  • To reheat:
  • Bake, covered with foil, at 400°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake until cheese bubbles, 5 minutes more.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese, fillings, and toppings.
  • Make sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking.
  • Don't overcook the enchiladas, or they will become dry and tough.
  • Let the enchiladas rest for a few minutes before serving, so that the flavors can meld together.

Conclusion:

Cheesy enchilada bake is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a cheesy enchilada bake recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give cheesy enchilada bake a try!

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