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Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

Delicious Bean and Cheese Enchiladas featuring a flavorful filling and homemade enchilada sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 enchiladas
Calories 496 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • 9 x 13 inch casserole dish
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 1 can refried beans 15 ounce can
  • 1 can diced green chilis 4 ounce can
  • 8-10 6-inch corn tortillas
  • to taste tablespoon vegetable oil for frying the tortillas
  • 8 ounce cheese block of cheddar, monterey jack, colby jack, pepperjack, or a blend
  • cup cilantro finely chopped
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1-2 teaspoons lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder or chipotle powder

Enchilada Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounce can
  • 1.5 cups water or vegetable broth

Instructions
 

Make the Enchilada Sauce

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in the flour, then quickly whisk together until combined. Add in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, and toast until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add in the tomatoes and water, then bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes, whisking often.
  • Season to taste, adding more salt as desired.
  • Place a thin layer of sauce into a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish and set aside.

Make the Bean Filling

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Warm the refried beans and green chilis in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through. The mixture will be thick.

Fry the Tortillas

  • Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, just enough to create a thin layer of oil on the bottom.
  • Add one tortilla at a time and fry for 2 minutes or so per side. Right away, dip the tortilla into the enchilada sauce to lightly coat, then spread on some of the bean filling (about 2 tablespoons) and a sprinkle of cheese.
  • Roll up and place seam side down into the prepared pan with the enchilada sauce.
  • Repeat with the rest of the tortillas.

Cover and Bake

  • Once you've filled all of your tortillas, then cover the rolled enchiladas with the rest of the enchilada sauce and cover with the remaining cheese.
  • Place the enchiladas in the preheated oven and cook for 15 minutes, until hot, bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Make the Creme Topping

  • While the enchiladas are baking, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder or chipotle powder. Taste, adding more lime/chili powder or even a pinch of salt as desired.
  • When the enchiladas are done baking, drizzle with the creme topping and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

1. ½ cup of salsa, either a pico de gallo type of salsa or canned salsa, will work in place of the green chilis. 2. Corn tortillas are preferred; you can substitute flour if you’d like. 3. Shredding cheese from a block is recommended for better melting. 4. Making the enchilada sauce is highly recommended for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 18gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 582mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1350IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 472mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bean and Cheese Enchiladas, Comfort Food, easy recipe, enchiladas, homemade sauce, Vegetarian
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