Enchiladas

Enchiladas

These enchiladas with chile guajillo enchilada sauce paired with some rice are the perfect quick weeknight dinner. They’re also the perfect meal for a meatless monday!

In my mind there’s nothing better than a simple and delicious homemade meal.

These enchiladas made with chile guajillo sauce are NOTHING like the ones you get a a restaurant. They are way more authentic. Except for the mozzarella cheese.

But you know what, I know many Mexicans who use mozzarella cheese in their cooking.

Mozzarella cheese is my favorite cheese to use in enchiladas because it has a very mild taste. What I really want to taste is the guajillo sauce.

I feel that by using a mild tasting cheese the flavor of the sauce is really able to shine through. The sauce is very simple to make. The special thing about it is that it has a hint of chocolate to it.

Chiles guajillos are a very common type of dried chile that is popular in Mexican cooking.

I always keep these chiles in my kitchen. Dried chiles will keep for a long time.

I use the guajillo chile in many of my dishes such as pozole, pork tamales and many others.

Get the guajillo enchilada sauce recipe here.

I don’t find the guajillo sauce used for these enchiladas spicy at all.

However my friend tried them and she thought they were. She actually needed a glass of water while eating them!

It really surprised me cause I honestly don’t find them spicy.

It’s a good thing I didn’t serve her these other enchiladas I also make. These are EXTREMELY spicy but what can I say I LOVE spicy food!

I have a very yummy recipe for mexican rice that goes perfectly with these enchiladas.

Well I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s recipe.  I will be back soon! Thank you for reading! 🙂

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Enchiladas made with chile guajillo sauce

These enchiladas are a tasty and simple meal that are perfect to make for meatless Mondays!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword dinner, enchiladas, mexican

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 7 people

Calories 134 kcal

Author Carissa

Ingredients

• 14 corn tortillas
• vegetable oil (enough for frying)
• 16 oz. bag of mozzarella cheese
• Enchilada Sauce

Instructions

1. In a pan or skillet over medium high heat, heat up enough oil for frying.

2. Fry the tortillas one at a time for a few seconds on each side.
3. Drain the tortillas on a paper towel lined plate.
4. Dip the tortillas in the enchilada sauce and fill with cheese. Then roll up.
5. Heat enchiladas in the microwave to melt the cheese.
6. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Enchiladas made with chile guajillo sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2g 3%

Sodium 27mg 1%

Potassium 177mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 21.2%

Vitamin C 2.2%

Calcium 4.5%

Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.