My husband took these restaurant-style enchiladas to work, and now the guys always ask for them. They’re rich and spicy, and you can prepare them with cooked chicken or beef as well.
—ANNA RODRIGUEZ BETHPAGE, NY
PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
1 jar (15 1 /2 ounces) salsa con queso dip, divided
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 /3 cup water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
4 cups cubed cooked boneless country-style pork ribs (from 2 pounds boneless ribs)
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
2 1 /2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes, optional
1. In a large skillet, combine 3 /4 cup queso dip, 1 /2 cup enchilada sauce, green chilies, water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
2. Spread 2 /3 cup sauce mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Stir pork into remaining sauce mixture. Place 1 /3 cup pork mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dish. Combine remaining queso dip and enchilada sauce; pour over enchiladas.
3. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with lettuce and tomatoes if desired.
FREEZE OPTION Sprinkle remaining cheese over unbaked casserole. Cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
PER SERVING 2 enchiladas ( calculated without optional ingredients ) : 705 cal., 41g fat ( 17g sat. fat ) , 139mg chol., 1951mg sod., 44g carb. ( 3g sugars, 3g fiber ) , 45g pro.
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SOFTENING TORTILLAS
If your flour tortillas are too stiff to roll into burritos, enchiladas or veggie wraps, place them between two damp paper towels and warm them in the microwave oven. Check the tortillas every few seconds and remove them when they are soft and pliable.
—KAREN ANN BLAND GOVE, KS