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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian » Entomatadas + VIDEO

    Entomatadas + VIDEO

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted June 10, 2019 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Entomatadas is an easy-to-make and tasty Mexican recipe. It consists of fried tortillas dipped in red salsa and stuffed with cheese. It’s simply delicious!
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    Entomatadas served on a white plate and topped with cheese and chopped cilantro.

    Entomatadas are corn tortillas dipped in Mexican red salsa and topped with white cheese and green cilantro

    My mom used to make us Entomatadas de Queso at least once a week. 

    We were not big meat eaters growing up, but we were and are HUGE cheese lovers. This was one of our favorite dishes. 

    Such a super easy recipe and very adaptable.

    Change it up with a different filling as in Chicken Entomatadas to make it your own.

    How to Make It

    Red Roma tomatoes, jalapeno, and garlic in a pot of water

    • Add fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno to a pot.
    • Cover with water and bring to a boil.
    • Boil for 5 minutes on medium-high heat.

    It starts with a homemade tomato sauce (salsa de tomate). To make the sauce spicier, add more jalapeño peppers or use more serrano peppers.

    What I’m about to say is widely unpopular in the Mexican culture, but … Yes, you can use a spicy store-bought salsa.

    Just be sure NOT to buy chunky salsa. Or, blend the chunky salsa to make it smooth.

    Cooked tomatoes, jalapeno, and onion in a blender

    • Place the tomatoes, jalapeno, and other sauce ingredients in a blender.
    • Blend until smooth.

    The Name Game:

    Some people will call these “tomatadas” for short. If you see “Tomatadas” on a menu, know that it’s the same thing as “ENtomatadas.”

    These are also referred to as “Tomato Enchiladas.”

    What is the difference between entomatadas and enchiladas?

    Entomatadas are a type of enchiladas where corn tortillas are fried and drenched in a tomato sauce. 

    Corn tortilla frying in oil in a pan

    • Fry each corn tortilla lightly on medium heat in large frying pan.
    • About 1 minute on each side.

    You are not going to need a lot of vegetable oil either. Mega frying is not happening here.

    Do NOT use flour tortillas. When flour tortillas are dipped in the tomato sauce, they will become floppy.

    Whereas fried corn tortillas will keep their texture.

    Fried tortilla draining excess fat on a paper towel

    • Place the fried corn tortilla on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
    • Continue frying the rest of the tortillas.

    To determine which are the best oils for frying it really depends on what you are frying.

    For the most part, I prefer to use vegetable oil because it’s neutral in taste and is great for frying.

    Metal tongs dipping a fried tortilla in Mexican red salsa

    • Using your tongs, carefully dip the fried corn tortilla into the tomato mixture.

    You will need to work QUICKLY. So, have everything ready for assembling. Call the family to dinner. It will be served soon.

    Other Filling Options:

    • Shredded Chicken
    • Shredded Beef
    • Cooked diced potatoes
    • Cooked carrots and peas
    • frijoles de la olla
    • Cooked spinach
    • Calabacitas a la Mexicana

    Adding crumbled queso fresco to a fried tortilla dipped in Mexican red salsa

    • Lay the tortilla in a casserole dish or serving plate and add the filling.
    • Fold the other side in. Repeat with each tortilla until done.
    • Cover with foil paper to keep them warm.

    In the picture above, you see queso fresco.

    Types of Cheeses to Use:

    • Queso Fresco (traditional)
    • Queso Panela
    • Requesón (or a cheese similar to Ricotta)
    • Cotija cheese (For topping only. This crumbled cheese is very salty)
    • Añejo (For topping only. This cheese is also very salty)
    • Queso Oaxaca and Queso Monterey will not have enough time to melt and not ideal for stuffing.

    Serve immediately, or they will get COLD. Be sure to cover with foil paper and place them in a warm oven until your family is sitting at the table. Or…

    Pro Tip:

    If you’re not serving right away…

    • Fold and stuff the tortillas. Place them in a casserole dish and place them in a warm oven.
    • Warm up the tomato sauce when ready to serve.
    • Then pour the sauce over the stuffed tortillas and serve immediately.

    Entomatadas is an easy-to-make and tasty Mexican recipe. It consists of fried tortillas dipped in red salsa. Delicious! by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    What To Serve It With

    Arroz Mexicano

    Refried Beans

    Agua de Jamaica

    To serve your Cheese Entomatadas, top with more queso fresco, white onion, mexican crema, and chopped cilantro. Add more sauce to the plate and serve immediately. You can also add thin slices of red onion.

    An incredibly DELICIOUS dish you’re sure to enjoy!

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    Entomatadas are corn tortillas dipped in Mexican red salsa and topped with white cheese and green cilantro

    Entomatadas

    Entomatadas is an easy-to-make and tasty Mexican recipe. It consists of fried tortillas dipped in red salsa and stuffed with cheese. It’s simply delicious!
    4.98 from 35 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 14 minutes
    Cook Time: 26 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 313kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 4 Roma tomatoes
    • 1 jalapeno
    • ¼ onion
    • 1 clove garlic
    • Water enough to cover everything
    • 1 tspn Salt
    • 1 cup oil
    • 8 corn tortillas
    • 1 10-ounce package Queso Fresco

    Instructions

    • In a stock pot, add tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, garlic, and water.
    • (Add enough water to cover everything).
    • Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Turn heat off.
    • Carefully discard the hot water.
    • Add everything to a blender and salt.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Pour salsa into a deep plate.
    • Heat oil in a large pan.
    • Fry each tortilla individually for 1 minute on each side.
    • Place on a paper towel to drain any excess fat.
    • Dip the fried tortilla in the salsa.
    • Lay the tortilla on the serving plate and fill with cheese.
    • Fold the other side in.
    • Repeat with each tortilla until done.
    • Top with lettuce, tomato, etc.
    • Serve immediately.

    Video

    Notes

    Great idea! Make the sauce ahead of time to make this recipe faster. 
    Be sure to cover with foil paper to keep them warm. 
    To make the sauce spicier, add more jalapeño peppers or use more serrano peppers.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Filed Under: Lent, Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Eva

      April 9, 2021 at 12:43 am

      5 stars
      Wow this is such a simple recipe! And since the use of store-bought salsa is acceptable, it makes it very easy for me to make. I am intrigued by the fact that tortillas get fried, I’m very tempted to try it. But I only can get corn and wheat tortillas, unfortunately I have no access to only corn. Maybe I should check the gluten-free section of the supermarket if the GF ones have a higher content of corn and just rely on a wheat substitute for the protein.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        April 12, 2021 at 3:50 pm

        Right? So easy and delicious. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    2. Veronika

      April 9, 2021 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      I’ve never had entomatadas before but they look absolutely delicious! Saving the recipe and will try it soon!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        April 12, 2021 at 3:43 pm

        Easy and delicious. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    3. Leslie

      April 9, 2021 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      Tortillas, cheese, sauce…what’s not to love about this?! Perfect vegetarian comfort food recipe! YUM!!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        April 12, 2021 at 3:43 pm

        Right? It’s so yummy. Hope you try it

        Reply
    4. Jacqueline Debono

      April 10, 2021 at 12:13 am

      5 stars
      I’ve never had entomatadas but they look really good! Definitely adding this to our menu for next week!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        April 12, 2021 at 3:43 pm

        They’re so good! Hope you try this recipe

        Reply
    5. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer

      April 10, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow I LOVE how easy yet delicious this dish is! This is something I can whip together for a quick weeknight meal in a jiffy! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        April 12, 2021 at 3:42 pm

        Right? So easy and delicious

        Reply
    6. Addison

      April 11, 2021 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      These are perfect for my favorite Taco Tuesday! I love these bold and hearty flavors!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        April 12, 2021 at 3:42 pm

        This recipe it’s delicious. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    7. Tristin

      April 11, 2021 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      These came out perfectly! I absolutely love queso fresco so I knew I was going to love this recipe. We will be making these on the regular.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        April 12, 2021 at 3:41 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this Tristin! We love queso fresco too 🙂

        Reply
    8. Kate

      July 30, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious! We added some chorizo and a fried egg on top like our local Mexican grocer does here. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 3, 2022 at 8:46 am

        Fried egg… YUM! Happy you enjoyed this recipe.

        Reply
    9. Mrs Alcantar

      December 27, 2022 at 7:33 am

      5 stars
      Husband and I loved this recipe!! Thank you

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        December 28, 2022 at 11:05 am

        That’s great. Glad you enjoyed the entomatadas.

        Reply
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