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Entomatadas + VIDEO

Last Updated March 1, 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.

Such a super easy recipe and very adaptable.

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

It’s ALWAYS a big hit with my family!

More Mexican Vegetarian Recipes:

Sopa de Lentejas
Calabacitas con Elote y Rajas de Chile Poblano
Papas con Rajas
Lentil Tostadas

How to Make It


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

It starts with a basic Mexican red salsa. Homemade salsa is ALWAYS the best.

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 a chunky salsa.

Or, blend the chunky salsa to make it smooth.

Cooked tomatoes, jalapeno, and onion in a blender

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.”

Can you make Entomatadas with Green Salsa?
Of course you can! Instead of using red salsa, use green salsa verde for Entomatadas Verdes.

Corn tortilla frying in oil in a pan

  • Fry each corn tortilla lightly
  • About 1 minute on each side.

You are not going to need a lot of 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 a paper towel to drain any excess fat.
  • Continue frying the rest of the tortillas.

Some oils are better for frying because of their high smoke points.

Since we are not “deep frying,” you can use healthier oils like coconut oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oils, avocado oil.

Metal tongs dipping a fried tortilla in Mexican red salsa

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

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:

  • Chicken
  • Shredded Beef
  • Refried beans
  • Cooked diced potatoes
  • Cooked carrots and peas
  • frijoles de la olla
  • 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.

These are Entomatadas de Queso, or Cheese Entomatadas. We’re using Queso Fresco for the filling.

Types of Cheeses to Use:

  • Queso Fresco (traditional)
  • Queso Panela
  • Requesón (or Ricotta)
  • Cotija (For topping only. This 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 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

To serve your Entomatadas, top with more Queso Fresco 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!
4.97 from 32 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. 

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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  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
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