Easy Cheese Enchiladas Casserole Recipe
This easy cheese enchiladas casserole is gooey, delicious, and hassle-free. Layered with tortillas, cheese, and sauce for a quick family favorite!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 401kcal
Ingredients
- 10 corn tortillas cut into four strips
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend
- 2 cups enchilada sauce or mole sauce, homemade or store-bought
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 green onion sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Grease a square baking dish with oil.
- First Layer: Spread ⅓ cup of sauce on the bottom of the dish.
- Second Layer: Add a layer of sliced tortillas, slightly overlapping.
- Third Layer: Sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat: Continue layering sauce, tortillas, and cheese until all ingredients are used, finishing with a cheese-heavy top layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes longer, or until cheese is bubbly and the edges are golden.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with cilantro and green onion before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
With mole: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for an authentic touch.
With enchilada sauce: Top with sliced avocado for some freshness.
Serve with black beans, Mexican rice, or a crisp salad.
With enchilada sauce: Top with sliced avocado for some freshness.
Serve with black beans, Mexican rice, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1509mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1372IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 409mg | Iron: 2mg
