How to Make 3-Cheese Enchiladas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enchiladas are a classic Mexican dish that is loved by many for its delicious flavors and satisfying textures. This recipe for 3-Cheese Enchiladas takes the traditional dish to the next level, with a combination of three different cheeses that come together to create a rich and creamy filling. Whether you are looking for a new family favorite or a show-stopping dish to impress friends at a dinner party, these enchiladas are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups salsa, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 4 stalks green onions, chopped, divided
  • 2 ½ cups Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 enchiladas

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix 2 cups salsa, cream cheese, and 1/2 of the green onions in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Add 2 cups Cheddar cheese and 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese and lightly stir to combine.
  • Spoon a scant 1/2 cup of cheese filling in a line down the center of each tortilla. Roll tortillas around the filling.
  • Place enchiladas, seam-side down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread remaining 1 cup salsa over the tops of the enchiladas.
  • Lightly mix remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack in a bowl. Sprinkle cheese mixture over the enchiladas then scatter remaining green onions over top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    426 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 951mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 401mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 335mg