Cottage Cheese Cheddar Enchiladas With Taco Sauce Food

COTTAGE CHEESE ENCHILADAS (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, mizithra, onion and black pepper.
• Heat the enchilada sauce up in a large shallow pan.
• In a 9"x13" casserole dish, spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce.
• Soften the corn tortillas by lightly steaming or quickly micro-steaming just until softened.
• Dredge each warmed tortilla lightly in the sauce.
• Fill each tortilla with about 1/4 cup of the cottage cheese mixture. Roll up and place seam side down in the casserole dish. Repeat.
• Pour the remaining sauce on top of the enchiladas. Cover with foil.
• Bake for about 35 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
• Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chives and serve with lime wedges.
• Prep time does not include preparing the enchilada sauce.

CREAMY CHEDDAR BEEF ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Bring rice and 1 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is almost tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 9x13-inch baking dishes.
• Cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and stir in onion and garlic until thoroughly combined. Stir taco seasoning and 1 cup water into the mixture, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes to thicken. Gently stir in rice. Cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed. Mix refried beans, cottage cheese, and 1 cup Cheddar cheese into the filling and stir until fully combined.
• Spread about 1/2 cup of filling in a line down the center of each tortilla and roll tortillas; place 5 tortillas with seam sides down into bottom of each prepared baking dish.
• Mix enchilada sauce with sour cream in a bowl and pour half the sauce down the center of each pan of enchiladas; sprinkle tops with 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese topping is melted and the filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes.

COTTAGE CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• To Make Meat Mixture: Heat oil in medium skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, onion and green chile peppers and saute until browned, then add taco seasoning and prepare meat mixture according to package directions.
• To Make Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl mix sour cream with cottage cheese and season with salt and pepper; stir until well blended.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• To Assemble Enchiladas: Heat tortillas until soft. In each tortilla place a spoonful of meat mixture, a spoonful of cheese mixture and a bit of shredded cheese. Roll tortillas and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with any remaining meat and cheese mixture, enchilada sauce and remaining shredded cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

CHEESY BEEF ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Combine with cottage cheese, olives, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. , Place about 1/3 cup filling on each tortilla; roll up. Place tortillas, seam side down, in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , For sauce, saute the onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the tomato sauce, green chiles, chili powder, sugar and garlic powder. Pour over tortillas. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

COTTAGE CHEESE CHEDDAR ENCHILADAS WITH TACO SAUCE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• In a bowl mix together cottage cheese, 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, chili powder, seasoned salt and green chilies (if using).
• Divide the mixture between the 8 corn tortillas.
• Roll up the tortillas and place seasom-side down in the baking dish.
• Drizzle the taco sauce over the tortillas and thne sprinkle with 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or to taste).
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and the cheese has melted.

COTTAGE CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• reheat oven to 350. To make meat mixture: Heat oil in medium saucepan, add either cooked shredded chicken or ground beef. (If using ground beef, cook until browned). Add onion and sautè and add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. To make cheese mixture: Combine sour cream, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. To assemble enchiladas: Take a bit of the meat mixture, cheese mixture, and shredded cheese and roll. Place the enchiladas in a 9x13 baking dish, with folded edge on bottom of pan. Top tortillas with any remaining meat or cheese mixture or shredded cheese. Pour the enchilada sauce over tortillas. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly. (If using flour tortillas, the ends will become a little dark, but that is OK). ENJOY!

TWO-CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix ricotta, 2 1/2 cups Monterey Jack, 1/2 cup taco sauce, chilies, onions and 1/4 cup cilantro in large bowl. Season filling with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Using tongs, add tortillas 1 at a time to oil; fry just until softened, about 5 seconds per side. Transfer tortillas to paper towels and drain.
• Spread 1 cup taco sauce over bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon generous 1/4 cup filling into center of 1 tortilla. Fold bottom of tortilla over filling; roll up tortilla to enclose filling. Place seam side down in prepared dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Top with 1/2 cup taco sauce and 1 cup Monterey Jack.
• Bake enchiladas uncovered until heated through, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with additional cilantro.