Cheese Enchiladas

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 8 people

Categories: Casserole, Main Dish, Tex-Mex, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion , chopped
  • 2 cups monterey jack cheese , shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 flour tortillas , 6 inch
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese , shredded

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. In a medium saucepan combine tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and garlic. Cook until heated through, about ten minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Meanwhile, place the onions in a skillet and cook until translucent. Remove from heat to cool slightly.

  4. In a medium sized bowl, combine cheeses, sour cream, onion, parsley, and pepper.

  5. Place 3/4 cup sauce on the bottom of a 13×9 dish.

  6. Spoon 1/2 cup of cheese mixture into each of the 8 tortillas, roll, and place seam side down in dish.

  7. Pour remaining sauce over tortillas. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese has melted inside tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.

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