Cottage Cheese Enchiladas Food

BEAN AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, process cottage cheese until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in black beans. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap stacked corn tortillas in a damp dish towel and microwave until softened, 2 minutes. Working with one tortilla at a time, lightly spray both sides with cooking spray, place 2 rounded tablespoons cottage cheese mixture down center of each, then roll tortilla around filling. Place, seam side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake tortillas until heated through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, 5 minutes. Add chili powder and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Whisk in vinegar, tomato puree, and broth; bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a blender and puree until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). To serve, divide enchiladas among 8 plates, top with 1/3 cup sauce, and sprinkle with onion and cilantro.

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 (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.

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.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the jalapeno slices to the dry skillet and cook until just starting to blacken. Set aside to cool.
• Mix together the sour cream, cumin, cayenne pepper, green onions, cooled jalapenos and 2 1/2 cups of the grated Cheddar in a bowl.
• Using tongs, char the tortillas one at a time over a gas flame for 5 to 10 seconds per side, then dunk each tortilla in the Enchilada Sauce. Lay a tortilla on a plate, then spoon a good 2 to 3 tablespoons of the sour cream mixture in the middle. Roll the tortilla, then place it seam-side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and sour cream mixture.
• Cover the dish with the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese, then bake until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with extra green onions and serve immediately.
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the peppers, onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, bouillon cubes and some salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook for another minute. Add the stock and stir to combine. Add the tomato sauce and 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by one-third, about 20 minutes.
• Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
• The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week and can also be frozen.

ENCHILADA LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground turkey; cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
• Stir enchilada sauce and diced tomatoes into the pot. Simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix cottage cheese, egg, and cumin together in a small bowl.
• Spread 1/3 of the turkey sauce in the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the corn tortillas. Spread 1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle 1/3 of the Mexican cheese on top. Repeat layers once more, ending with remaining turkey sauce and Mexican cheese.
• Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until top is browned, about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onion.

COTTAGE CHEESE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• 1. 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.
• 2. To Make Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl mix sour cream with cottage cheese and season with salt and pepper; stir until well blended.
• 3. Preheat oven to 350*F.
• 4. 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.
• 5. Bake at 350*F. for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• My Note: This was a big hit at my house! I would serve this meal for family and friends. Here are some changes I made based upon other family reviews and my own taste. 1) Instead of boiling chicken, I bought an herb-roasted chicken from the grocery store. I sauteed the onions and peppers alone and added about 2 teaspoons of taco powder at the end. After shredding the hot chicken, I added it to that pan. 2) I put some refried beans in each enchilada. 3) For a beautiful look, I sprinkled the top with sliced black olives. 4) I used about 2 cans of enchilada sauce. Very important! Spray the bottom of the pan and pour some sauce on it before adding the rolled enchiladas. 5) I used flour instead of corn tortillas. I moistened each tortilla with the enchilada sauce before putting it together. (Pour some sauce in a deep bowl and wipe the tortilla on both sides.) This helped keep the enchilada moist and tasty. This is beautiful! Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.

SPINACH ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• For the sauce, whisk the broth, tomato paste and chili powder in a saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine spinach, onions, sour cream and cottage cheese in a bowl; stir in 1 cup shredded cheese. Spoon 1/2 cup of the sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Dip tortillas into the remaining sauce; spoon about 1/4 cup spinach mixture down the center of each tortilla. , Roll up and place, seam side down, in the baking dish. Top with the remaining sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

REFRIED BEAN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, cottage cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese; set aside. For sauce, in a large nonstick skillet, whisk the oil, flour, chili powder, garlic powder and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in the water, vinegar and onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Dip both sides of each tortilla into sauce. Place about 1/2 cup bean mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

CHEESE AND BEAN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine the flour and oil in 2 quart saucepan and stir til smooth.
• Mix the tomato paste with the water and gradually add to the flour/oil mixture stirring until smooth.
• Add garlic, onion, salt, oregano, and red chile to the sauce.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
• While sauce is heating, grate the cheese and drain the can of beans.
• When sauce has boiled and thickened a bit, remove from heat.
• Put a thin layer of sauce, just enough to cover, in the bottom of a 9X12 baking pan. (I use a glass pan).
• Put a layer of 6 tortillas on top of the sauce layer; they will overlap some.
• Spread beans in an even layer on top of the tortilla layer.
• Spread cottage cheese on top of bean layer.
• Sprinkle approx 3/4 of the grated cheese over the cottage cheese.
• Spread 1/2 of the remaining sauce over this.
• Put a second layer of 6 tortillas on top.
• Top with remaining sauce, the rest of the grated cheese, and the sliced olives.
• Bake in 350 degree oven until hot and bubbly, 20 - 30 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream if desired.

CREAMY SPINACH ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup onions; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese.
• Spoon 1/4 cup filling down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam side down, in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over tortillas; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with sliced green onions.

COTTAGE CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325. For filling: Place cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer and rinse with cold water. Drain well. This will leave you with nice, dry curds. In a large bowl combine dry curds with shredded cheese and jalepenos. Stir well. Set aside. For sauce: Combine all ingredients except sour cream in small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. While sauce is simmering assemble enchiladas by placing 1/6 of the cottage cheese mixture on the lower one-third of a tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll up like a burrito. When the sauce is ready, pour 1/3 of it into the bottom of an oven-proof pan. Place the assembled enchiladas on top of the sauce. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Bake in over for 25-30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling.

SPINACH ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook for a few minutes until fragrant, but not brown. Stir in spinach, and cook for about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat, and mix in ricotta cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
• In a skillet over medium heat, warm tortillas one at a time until flexible, about 15 seconds. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll up, and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining cup of Monterey Jack.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned at the edges.

MAKEOVER GOURMET ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the cottage cheese, sour cream, chiles, cumin and coriander; set aside., For sauce, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, salsa, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened., Place a heaping 1/2 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce over top., Sprinkle one dish with 6 tablespoons cheese; cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining dish, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted., To use frozen enchiladas: Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, covered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

COTTAGE CHEESE ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat 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!