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Cheese enchiladas

Corn tortillas rolled around cheddar and onion, baked in a quick homemade chili sauce. Serves six.

Per serving
$2.83
Whole recipe
$16.98
Total time
45 min
Serves
6

Estimated at average US grocery prices for the amounts used. Your store will vary.

Cheese enchiladas
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Ingredients

  • 42 g (1.5 oz)Wheat flour
  • 42 g (1.5 oz)Chili powder (US spice blend)
  • 42 g (1.5 oz)Vegetable oil
  • 680 g (24.0 oz)Cheddar
  • 150 g (5.3 oz)Onions
  • 1200 g (42.3 oz)Corn tortillas

Plus water, salt and pepper from your pantry.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a 10-12 inch (25-30 cm) skillet, fry the chili powder and flour in the oil until emulsified. Add the water, bring to a simmer, and stir for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Turn the heat down to low.
  3. Soak one tortilla in the chili gravy until softened (20-30 seconds). Remove it, place it flat on a plate, and add some cheese and some onion to the centre. Roll it up and place it, edges facing down, in a 9 x 12 inch (23 x 30 cm) baking pan. Repeat with all the tortillas. If the gravy runs low toward the end, stir in a little water.
  4. Cover the enchiladas with the remaining cheese, onion and chili gravy.
  5. Bake for about 5 minutes; longer will toughen the cheese.
  6. Serve hot.