Mexican fare is a favorite cuisine of young and old alike. Of course, the basic taco or burrito is a common comfort food when you want something spicy but easy to put together. But, if you are looking for something a bit more creative and delicious to celebrate Cinco de mayo, Mexican Independence Day, you should consider whipping up quick and easy cheese enchiladas as your recipe for the special occasion.
Mexican food in general is meant to be made easily and quickly. The origins of these dishes date back a hundred years and were created by the locals with fundamental ingredients found along the regions. Rice, beans and chicken are the baseline components that make up many of the meals you find in many remote villages.
Easy Cheese enchiladas are one such dish that can be relatively quick to make for any occasion, especially Cinco de Mayo. The basic instructions are as follows:
1. Start with a large backing pan; 9X13 will do
2. Lay in corn tortillas flat side by side
3. Add sliced or shredded Monterey Jack cheese to each tortilla
4. Add diced onions, jalepenos to taste to each tortilla and roll
5. Line up the rolled enchiladas side by side until the bottom of the pan is covered
6. Cover with additional cheese, onion and garnish with Jalapenos
7. Bake on 300 for 15 minutes or so
8. Serve with Refried beans and Mexican Rice
If you want to add or switch up ingredients to add your own variation, here are some other items you can mix and match for a signature dish you can call your own:
1. Sour Cream
2. Grilled Chicken
3. Ground Beef
4. Shredded Beef Brisket
5. Pulled Pork
6. Fresh Spinach
7. Lettuce and Tomato
If you want to get a more authentic flavor, you can try these Mexican based melting cheeses instead of Monterey Jack. Each have their own distinct flavor due to their regional origins and with some coming from goats milk.
1. Anejo Enchilado
2. Queso Quesadilla
3. Asadero
4. Manchego
5. Oaxaca
6. Chihuahua
As you can tell, this is a very simple recipe for cheese enchiladas that anyone can make within minutes. Whatever your choice in cheese or additional ingredients, this dish will create a fantastic food experience for you and/or your guests on Cinco De Mayo. Garnish with a nice salad, Rice and beans to round out the meal and don't forget the Margarita to wash them down.
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