CHEESE ENCHILADAS WITH GREEN SAUCE

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For a crisp bite that's one notch hotter than a jalapeno, substitute part of the green chiles with two diced fresh serranos. -Mickey Turner, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
3 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 large garlic clove, minced
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
ENCHILADAS:
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute spinach until wilted. Drain and remove. In same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. , Stir in chiles, green onions, cilantro, garlic, spices and spinach. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Stir in sour cream; set aside. , Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine cheeses; set aside 1 cup for topping. Add onion and cilantro to remaining cheese mixture; toss to combine. Place about 1/4 cup cheese-onion mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with reserved cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 32g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Muhammad Irfan
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These enchiladas were delicious! I loved the combination of the green sauce and the cheese. I will definitely be making these again.


Asadullah Asad
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I made these enchiladas with a few substitutions. I used sour cream instead of crema and I used a mild green salsa instead of making the sauce from scratch. They turned out great!


Emihle Lekoto
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said the green sauce was the perfect amount of heat.


Lakshan Krishantha
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I had some trouble rolling the enchiladas, but they still turned out great. I just used a spoon to spread the filling onto the tortillas.


ADNAN BROTHER
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I'm not a huge fan of cheese, but I really enjoyed these enchiladas. The green sauce was the perfect complement to the cheese and tortillas.


Robiul Hossan all tips
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These enchiladas were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Onyeajam Precious
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I made these enchiladas for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I even got requests for the recipe.


Ati Malik
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I left it out of the green sauce. The enchiladas were still delicious!


Prapti Acharya
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These enchiladas were delicious! I loved the combination of the green sauce and the cheese. I will definitely be making these again.


dametrious holland
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I made these enchiladas with a few substitutions. I used sour cream instead of crema and I used a mild green salsa instead of making the sauce from scratch. They turned out great!


Shery Flores
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I had some trouble finding tomatillos, but I was able to find them at a local Mexican grocery store. The enchiladas turned out great and I'm so glad I was able to make them.


Julie Peloquin
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These enchiladas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said the green sauce was the perfect amount of heat.


BRIAN KATLEGO KUBAYI
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I'm not a huge fan of green sauce, but I really enjoyed these enchiladas. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make these again.


MD SAHAB
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I love that this recipe uses a green sauce instead of a traditional red sauce. It gives the enchiladas a unique and delicious flavor.


Saleem 19684
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These enchiladas were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The green sauce was the perfect complement to the cheese and tortillas. I will definitely be making these again.


Tristan Johns
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I made these enchiladas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I even got requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.


MD Rifatul Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the enchiladas turned out perfectly. The green sauce was delicious and the cheese was melted and gooey. My family loved them!


Jc Gatlin
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These enchiladas were amazing! The green sauce was creamy and flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.


Hitesh Pal
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I love this recipe for cheese enchiladas with green sauce! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The sauce is especially flavorful and I love the way it pairs with the cheese and tortillas.


Walter Russell
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These cheese enchiladas with green sauce were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the sauce was the perfect balance of creamy and spicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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