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For a crisp bite that’s one notch hotter than a jalapeno, substitute part of the green chilies with 2 diced fresh serranos.

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Cheese Enchiladas with Green Sauce Recipe

Prep: 50 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

50 25 75

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
3 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 large garlic clove, minced
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
ENCHILADAS:
2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Directions

In a large skillet, saute spinach until wilted. Drain and remove. In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Stir in the chilies, green onions, cilantro, garlic, spices and spinach. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Stir in sour cream; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine cheeses; set aside 1 cup for topping. Add onion and cilantro to remaining cheese mixture; toss to combine. Place about 1/4 cup cheese-onion mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with reserved cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2 enchiladas equals 533 calories, 32 g fat (21 g saturated fat), 110 mg cholesterol, 687 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Originally published as Cheese Enchiladas with Green Sauce in Taste of Home February/March 2012, p59

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Reviewed on May. 07, 2012 by Rube1234

I was a little disappointed with this recipe. It was a lot of work and I found the enchiladas to be sort of blah tasting. If I make this recipe again, I will try to spice it up a little.

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2012 by cookjules

I followed this recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. This is way better than any restaurant enchilada I have had! ! ! ! I will definitely make it again and again.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2012 by Juliadp

I sautéed chicken tenders w/ a chopped sweet onion, which I slow-cooked for 5 hours before combining w/ the cheese mixture & used to stuff large flour tortillas.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2012 by Juliadp

One of the best recipes from this issue -- hubby LOVED it!

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2012 by tracimc

Really good! Used flour tortilla's instead of corn and added rotisserie chicken. Would definitely make again!

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