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THREE CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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This easy-to-prepare main dish meal has proven popular with dinner guests of all ages-and especially teenagers. You'll find the Southwest-style enchiladas are not too spicy, just pleasantly flavorful. -Gretchen Mellberg, Hawarden, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup picante sauce, divided
1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon crushed cumin
8 flour tortillas (each 7-8 inches)
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomato
Sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, cream cheese, 1/4 cup picante sauce, the red pepper, onions and cumin; mix well. Spoon 1/4 cup cheese mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll and place, seam side down, in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon remaining picante sauce evenly over enchiladas; cover with remaining cheeses. , Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until hot. Top with lettuce, tomato and ripe olives; serve with additional picante sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 39g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Three Cheese Chicken Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by J Bowen

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup green onion
sour cream
guacamole

Steps:

  • Heat oven the 350*.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in salt, cumin and pepper. Stir in chicken, 1 cup of jack cheese, cheddar cheese and green onions.
  • Pour 1/2 of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a greased pan. Place 1/3 cup of chicken mixture in a tortilla and roll. Place seam side down.
  • Cover with the remaining enchilada sauce. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining jack cheese to top of each enchilada and bake for 3 more minutes. Garnish with sour cream and guacamole.

THREE CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Make and share this Three Cheese Enchiladas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle Bakel

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (3 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1 cup Pace Picante Sauce
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
8 (7 -8 inch) flour tortillas
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup each of jack and cheddar, and the cream cheese, 1/4 cup picante, peppers, onion, and seasonings; mix well.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup mix down the middle of each tortilla.
  • Roll and place seam side down in 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Spoon remaining sauce over top.
  • Cover with remaining mixed cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.
  • Top with lettuce and tomato and serve with additional picante sauce.

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Amazing enchiladas! Corn tortillas stuffed with a mixture of tender chicken and three delectable cheeses. Our family's favorite and a frequently requested recipe!

Provided by Laura Bodine

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 corn tortillas
14 ounces enchilada sauce (preferred brand, La Victoria)
4 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
2 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onion
sour cream
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
black olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a skillet heat vegetable oil over medium high heat. Fry each tortilla in oil for several seconds to soften tortillas. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream and spices. Stir in chicken, 2 Cups Monterey jack (reserve the additional 1/2 cup), cheddar cheese and green onions.
  • Pour enchilada sauce into a pie plate. Dip each tortilla in sauce. Fill with 1/3 cup of chicken filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 13x9x2 pan. Repeat until all enchiladas are filled.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce on top of enchiladas.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and bake until melted.
  • Serve with desired garnishes and enjoy!

THREE CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Yummy, creamy enchiladas. Used to eat these a LOT when I was a veg-head. They are delish! If you want, you can add 2 cups of chopped chicken, but I really don't think they need it!

Provided by Photo Momma

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
3 ounces cream cheese
1 (16 ounce) bottle picante sauce
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
6 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine 1 cup of each cheese, cream cheese and 1/4 cup picante sauce.
  • Mix in green pepper and onion. Mix well.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup of mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll and place seam side down in a 13 X 9 X 2 casserole dish.
  • Pour remaining picante sauce evenly over enchiladas.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.3, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 105.6, Sodium 1586.8, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 28.6

THREE-CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Categories     Cheese     Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 oz)
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 oz)
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup Pace Picante sauce
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 tsp cumin
8 flour tortillas (7-8 inch)
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup of the monterey jack cheese, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the picante sauce, red pepper, onions and cumin; mix well. Spoon 1/4 cup mixture down center of each tortilla; roll and place seam side down in 13X9 inch baking dish. Spoon remaining picante sauce over enchiladas; cover with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees about 20 minutes or until hot. Top with lettuce and tomato and serve with additional picante sauce.

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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These are so yummy! I have made several different versions but this base recipe is absolutely great!

Provided by barefootmommawv

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Mexican-style tomatoes
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped or 2 tablespoons dried cilantro
4 ounces goat cheese
24 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat until tender. Stir in chicken and next three ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. Stir occasionally for 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro and goat cheese.
  • Spoon about 1/4cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up tortillas and place seam side down in 2 lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dishes.
  • Heat half and half and bouillon granules in a large sauce pan over low heat until granules dissolve. Pour over tortillas.
  • Bake covered at 350 degrees for 10 minutes uncovered and back 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses; and bake 5 more minutes.
  • Serve with Spanish Rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 628.2, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 16

THREE CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Peggy Bockler

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 c monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
3 oz cream cheese softened
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c green onions, chopped
1 tsp cumin
8 flour tortillas
1 can(s) enchilada sauce
lettuce, chopped
tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Combine 1 cup monterey jack cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, cream cheese, 1/4 c. enchilada sauce, green pepper, onions and cumin. Mix well.
  • 2. Spoon 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll and place seam side down in a 9 x 13" baking dish.
  • 3. Spoon 3/4 cup of the enchilada sauce even over the enchiladas. Cover enchiladas with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350º for about 20 minutes or until hot. Top with lettuce and chopped tomatoes.

THREE CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Categories     Cheese

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1⁄2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (3 ounce) packagesoftened cream cheese
1 cup Pace Picante Sauce
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
8 (7 -8 inch) flour tortillas
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup each of jack and cheddar, and the cream cheese, 1/4 cup picante, peppers, onion, and seasonings; mix well. Spoon 1/4 cup mix down the middle of each tortilla. Roll and place seam side down in 13x9-inch baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over top. Cover with remaining mixed cheese. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Top with lettuce and tomato and serve with additional picante sauce.

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