Easy Bean and Cheese Enchiladas Recipe
These easy bean and cheese enchiladas bring bold Mexican flavors to your table in just 40 minutes. With a creamy bean filling, melted cheese, and a rich enchilada sauce, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Customizable and vegetarian-friendly, it’s a versatile favorite that’s sure to delight everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Tortillas:
- 8 tortillas (corn or flour)
Bean Filling:
- 2 cups refried beans or mashed black beans
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
Enchilada Sauce:
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (red or green)
Optional Additions:
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Greasing:
- 1 tablespoon oil for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix refried beans with 1/4 cup enchilada sauce. Add onions and cilantro if desired.
- Assemble the Enchiladas: Warm tortillas, fill with bean mixture and cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
