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Cheese Enchilada
This cheese enchilada recipe was handed down from the grandmother and mother of the original contributor.
Ingredients
- flour3 tbsp
- chili powder3 tbsp
- vegetable oil3 tbsp
- water3 cups
- cheddar cheese, grated (680 g)1 1/2 pounds
- onion, chopped1 large
- corn tortillas~20
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Fry chili powder and flour in oil in a 10–12-inch (25–30 cm) skillet until emulsified. Add water, bring to a simmer, and then stir for ~5 minutes until slightly thickened. Turn down heat to low.
Soak one tortilla in the chili gravy until softened (20–30 seconds). Remove tortilla from gravy, place flat on a plate, and add ~1 tbsp cheese and ~1 tbsp onion to center of the tortilla. Roll it up, and place with edges facing down in a 9 x 12-inch (23 x 30 cm) baking pan. Repeat this until you have used all the tortillas. If you get low on the gravy at the end, stir in ⅛–¼ cup of water.
Cover the enchiladas with the remaining cheese, onions, and chili gravy.
Bake in oven for about 5 minutes—longer will toughen the cheese.
Serve hot.
