Cheaters Enchiladas Recipe

Craving delicious enchiladas without the fuss? This Cheater's Enchiladas recipe delivers big on flavor and satisfaction in under 30 minutes! Inspired by a classic Allrecipes submission, this recipe is easily customizable to your spice preference – mild, medium, or hot! Perfect for a weeknight meal, family gatherings, or impressing guests, these enchiladas are always a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for layers of cheesy goodness, tender tortillas, and a rich enchilada sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 502.6 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheaters Enchiladas

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How to Make Cheaters Enchiladas

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 3/4 cup shredded cheese.
  3. Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce (approximately 1/2 cup) into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Layer 6 corn tortillas in the baking dish.
  5. Spread half of the sour cream mixture evenly over the tortillas.
  6. Repeat layers with the remaining 6 tortillas and the remaining sour cream mixture.
  7. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce (approximately 1 1/2 cups) over the top layer.
  8. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
  9. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
  10. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving. Garnish with your favorite toppings (e.g., cilantro, avocado, etc.)
  11. Serve with a side salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

83g

Carbs

14g

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