Jalapenos Spinach Enchiladas Recipe

Crave the famous spinach enchiladas from Jalapenos, the beloved Houston, Texas restaurant? Now you can recreate this Houston Chronicle-featured favorite at home! This recipe captures the restaurant's signature flavors, offering a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this authentic taste of Houston!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 369.9 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 3.0 (13 Reviews)
Jalapenos Spinach Enchiladas

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jalapenos Spinach Enchiladas

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How to Make Jalapenos Spinach Enchiladas

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add jalapeños and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and combined.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese.
  6. Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Fill each tortilla with the spinach mixture, roll up tightly, and place seam-down in the baking dish.
  8. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  11. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

56g

Carbs

10g

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