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Cheese Enchilada Casserole

This is a version of cheese enchiladas that is quick and easy to make. Use canned enchilada sauce, or use our recipe for Enchilada Sauce (Using Dry Chiles). Cheese Enchilada Casserole

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

  • 1 c lowfat cottage cheese
  • 3/4 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 c enchilada sauce
  • 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place cottage cheese in a food processor; process 1 minute or until smooth.
  3. In a medium bowl, blend together the cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, and salt.
  4. Spread a spoonful of the enchilada sauce in bottom of an oiled 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish or similar.
  5. Place 4 tortillas over sauce, overlapping them. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture evenly over tortillas; top with one-third of the remaining enchilada sauce.
  6. Repeat layers once.
  7. Finish with remaining 4 tortillas, followed by the remaining enchilada sauce.
  8. Sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to stand 5 minutes before cutting into portions. If desired, serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of sliced green onions.

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