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Enchiladas

Sauced tortillas and baked layers are at the center of these enchilada recipes. Mother’s cheese enchiladas, chicken casseroles, and sausage-gravy breakfast variations offer different ways to bring a warm tortilla dish to the table.

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  • Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas

    Ingredients 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas Shrimp Mixture 2 Tablespoons butter 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced finely 1/2 cup white onion, diced finely 2 cloves garlic, minced 1…

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  • Breakfast Enchiladas

    Breakfast Enchiladas

    Enjoy the make-ahead ease of this casserole. Prepare the recipe, without baking, and refrigerate overnight. Make the Cheese Sauce before scrambling the eggs so the sauce will be…

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  • Creamy Crab and Shrimp Enchiladas

    These crab and shrimp enchiladas smothered in a creamy sauce will make you feel like you are at a fine Mexican restaurant! Ingredients 16 ounce can seasoned black…

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  • Enchilada Cake

    Ingredients 1 dozen flour tortillas 2  cups shredded chicken 1 pound Colby Jack Cheese, grated and divided 1-large can of cream of chicken soup 1 cup chopped green…

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  • Pulled Pork Enchiladas

    3½ pounds boneless pork shoulder 1 14-ounce can chicken broth ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium) 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 to 3 teaspoons…

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  • Chicken Enchiladas

    ¼ cup slivered almonds ¼ cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 4-ounce can diced green chile peppers, drained 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1…

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  • Three Bean Enchiladas

    6-inch corn tortillas 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 15-ounce can navy beans or Great Northern beans, rinsed and…

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  • Enchiladas with Fresh Mango Salsa

    Nonstick cooking spray 1 dozen 6- to 7-inch flour or corn tortillas 1 medium onion, chopped (½ cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium jalapeno or serrano chile…

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  • Mushroom and Poblano Vegetarian Enchiladas

    6 ounces firm tofu 1 small poblano pepper Vegetable oil 8-ounce package sliced cremini mushrooms 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup dairy sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar…

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  • Chicken-and-Green Chile Enchiladas

    3½ cups chopped cooked chicken ⅔ cup Onion-and-Garlic Mixture 2 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 3 10-ounce cans enchilada sauce, divided 2 cups…

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