Sour Cream Enchiladas

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Sour Cream Enchiladas
35 min.
6
663kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a main course? Look no further than these mouth-watering Sour Cream Enchiladas! Not only are they packed with bold flavors, but they're also designed to cater to various dietary needs, being both vegetarian and gluten-free.

Prepared in just 35 minutes and serving six, these enchiladas boast a rich and creamy filling made from a delectable combination of sour cream, green onions, cumin, cayenne pepper, and sharp cheddar cheese. The base of the dish is a wholesome array of 12 corn tortillas, which are first briefly fried in canola oil and then dunked in a warm enchilada sauce to achieve a perfect balance of texture and flavor.

To complete this delightful meal, simply layer the filled tortillas in a baking pan, top with the remaining cheese, and slide it into a preheated oven. In just 15 to 20 minutes, you'll have a golden, bubbly dish that's ready to be served with an extra dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.

With a caloric breakdown that includes 11.79% protein, 66.11% fat, and 22.1% carbs, these Sour Cream Enchiladas are not only satisfying but also well-rounded in terms of macronutrients. So why not give this recipe a try and indulge in a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that's sure to become a new family favorite?

Ingredients

  • servings canola oil for frying
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 12  corn tortillas whole
  • 20 Ounce enchilada sauce canned
  • cup spring onion 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • cups cream sour

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Mix together sour cream, green onions 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Heat enchilada sauce in a separate skillet or saucepan. Using tongs, fry tortillas one at a time, for only about five to ten seconds per side (don't allow to crisp.)
  5. Remove from oil, then dunk tortilla in enchilada sauce.
  6. Lay tortilla on a plate, then spoon a good two or three tablespoons of the sour cream mixture in the middle.
  7. Roll tortilla, then place face down in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas and sour cream mixture. (If there's any sour cream mixture left over, use it as a dip for tortilla chips!)Cover the dish with the remaining cheese, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes until bubbly.
  8. Serve immediately.
  9. Place a dollop of sour cream on each serving, then sprinkle on sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories663kcal
Protein11.79%
Fat66.11%
Carbs22.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.42
Glycemic Load
10.69
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.95217386536%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.23mg
Quercetin
1.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:663.46kcal
33.17%
Fat:49.65g
76.38%
Saturated Fat:19.87g
124.17%
Carbohydrates:37.34g
12.45%
Net Carbohydrates:31.98g
11.63%
Sugar:9.96g
11.07%
Cholesterol:101.73mg
33.91%
Sodium:1238.95mg
53.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.92g
39.84%
Calcium:532.68mg
53.27%
Phosphorus:487.56mg
48.76%
Vitamin K:47.06µg
44.82%
Vitamin A:1878.07IU
37.56%
Selenium:22.11µg
31.59%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.08%
Vitamin E:3.43mg
22.89%
Fiber:5.36g
21.42%
Zinc:3.08mg
20.55%
Magnesium:64.43mg
16.11%
Vitamin B12:0.76µg
12.67%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.87%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.86%
Iron:1.71mg
9.52%
Potassium:286.72mg
8.19%
Folate:29.84µg
7.46%
Vitamin C:5.79mg
7.02%
Copper:0.13mg
6.41%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.07%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.6%
Vitamin B3:0.98mg
4.92%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.26%