CHEESE AND ONION ENCHILADAS

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When I eat at a Mexican restaurant, I always like to order cheese and onion enchiladas as opposed to the ones with meat in them. I am glad I found this recipe. Whip this recipe up with ingredients you have on hand.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can beans, such as kidney, rinsed and drained (optional)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or monterey and colby)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
8 corn tortillas or 8 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, oregano and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in beans, if using, and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Combine sauce, 2 T water and chili powder.
  • Dip each tortilla into sauce; place on plate.
  • Spoon 1/3 cup cheese-onion mixture down center of tortilla. Roll up, place seam-side down in baking dish. Repeat.
  • Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Bake until hot 20-25 minutes.

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