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Christmas Enchiladas

Deliciously Customizable Christmas Enchiladas for Festive Feasts

Enjoy the festive feast with these Christmas Enchiladas, customizable for any palate and ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Enchiladas
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas Substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free if desired.
  • 1 cup Queso Fresco or Feta Cheese Can swap with ricotta or cottage cheese.
  • 1 can Canned Diced Green Chilis Fresh chilies can be used for more heat.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Yellow or orange bell peppers are great alternatives.
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce Homemade sauce is recommended.
  • 1 cup Green Enchilada Sauce Tomatillo sauce can be a good alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable or Olive Oil Any neutral oil like canola will work.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Enchiladas
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled cheese, diced bell pepper, and green chilis. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat corn tortillas over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for about 20-30 seconds per side.
  4. Spread a thin layer of red enchilada sauce onto each tortilla, then fill and roll them tightly.
  5. Drizzle oil over the enchiladas and bake for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
  6. After baking, drizzle the remaining red sauce over half the enchiladas and green sauce over the other half; bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, sprinkle with reserved cheese, and let sit before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow enchiladas to rest for a few minutes after baking to enhance flavor blending.

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