Easy Bean Cheese Enchiladas (Print-Friendly Version)

Warm tortillas filled with beans and cheese, topped with sauce and baked for a cozy meal.

# Ingredients List:

→ Tortillas

01 - 8 corn or flour tortillas

→ Filling

02 - 480 ml refried beans or mashed black beans
03 - 240 g shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend cheese

→ Sauce and Toppings

04 - 480 ml red or green enchilada sauce
05 - 60 ml diced onions (optional)
06 - 60 ml chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

→ Others

07 - 15 ml oil for greasing dish

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 175°C to prepare for baking.
02 - Lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with oil to prevent sticking.
03 - In a mixing bowl, blend refried beans with half of the shredded cheese (120 g).
04 - Heat tortillas briefly in a microwave or dry skillet to make them pliable for rolling.
05 - Spoon approximately 60 ml of the bean and cheese mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
06 - Place each rolled tortilla seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
07 - Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the arranged tortillas, then sprinkle with remaining cheese, diced onions, and chopped cilantro if desired.
08 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For extra heat, choose a spicy enchilada sauce or add cayenne pepper to the bean mixture.
02 - Consider incorporating cooked ground beef, shredded chicken, or vegetables to enrich the filling.
03 - Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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