Spinach Enchiladas

Spinach Enchiladas
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    4.4K

Delight in these effortless spinach enchiladas, a harmonious blend of creamy ricotta, vibrant spinach, and melted Monterey Jack, all embraced by warm corn tortillas and a rich enchilada sauce. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for spinach enthusiasts and Mexican food aficionados alike!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    32 g
  • Cholesterol
    95 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    21 g
  • Sodium
    354 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    36 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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02 Step

Recipe View 8 mins Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in 1 cup Monterey Jack, ricotta cheese, and sour cream.

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Warm one tortilla in a skillet over medium heat until flexible, about 15 seconds. Repeat to warm remaining tortillas. Spoon about 1/4 cup spinach mixture onto the center of each tortilla, roll tortilla around filling, and place into a 9x13-inch baking dish with the seam facing down.

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04 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Pour enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack.

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05 Step

Recipe View 18 mins Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the spinach and cheese mixture.
To prevent the tortillas from tearing, lightly brush them with oil before filling.
These enchiladas can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Add about 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
For a spicier kick, use a hot enchilada sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
If you don't have ricotta cheese, cream cheese can be used as a substitute.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 1.5K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Paula Koss

    I added some chopped mushrooms to the spinach mixture and it was a great addition.

  • Judge Leffler

    These are a great vegetarian option for taco night.

  • Stuart Berniervandervort

    Absolutely delicious and so easy to make! My family loved them.

  • Brenden Quitzon

    I found that warming the tortillas in the microwave worked just as well as using a skillet.

  • Roxane Heidenreich

    Next time I'll try using a different type of cheese, maybe pepper jack for some extra spice!

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