Description
Enjoy Flavorful Bean Cheese Enchiladas, a simple yet delicious meal featuring warm tortillas filled with savory black beans and melted cheese, topped with zesty enchilada sauce. This easy-to-prepare dish is perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix the black beans, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and 1 cup of enchilada sauce until well combined.
- Place half a cup of the bean mixture in the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve topped with sour cream and optional garnishes like cilantro or jalapeños.
Notes
- Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Don’t skimp on the cheese for delicious enchiladas.
- Let enchiladas rest after baking to help them set.
- Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg