Entomatadas

Entomatadas is an easy-to-make and tasty Mexican recipe. It consists of fried tortillas dipped in red salsa. Top with Queso Fresco and chopped cilantro. Delicious!

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 is when being cheesy is a good thing.

It is a super easy recipe and very adaptable. Please know that this entomatadas recipe is very basic. Change it up and make it your own.

The hubs and my son are typical guys. They like beef and rare. Me? I would prefer a bowl of frijoles de la olla before something killed any day of the week.

That is why this dish fits our family perfectly!

I will fill mine with cheese, and for my family, I make chicken entomatadas.

I am kinda making two dishes, but really it is just one … and there is no blood on the streets. Lol.

How to make Entomatadas:

It starts with a basic Mexican red salsa.

My mom is probably making salsa right this very minute. So, please don’t tell her what I’m about to say. You can use store-bought salsa like this one to make Entomatadas. Shhhh!

If that is the route you take, I highly recommend blending your store-bought salsa. Sometimes, they are chunky style or too watery. It will not really stick to your tortilla.

Can you make Entomatadas with Green Salsa?

Yes! This entomatada recipe is with red tomatoes, but tomatillos are green tomatoes.

Instead of using a red salsa, you can use green salsa verde, and your Entomatadas Verdes will be just as delicious.

You can even do half red tomato entomatadas and half green salsa verde entomatadas. It’s the best of both worlds!

You are not going to need a lot of oil. We are not doing mega frying here.

Fry each corn tortilla lightly, about 1 minute on each side.

This dish will come together in a snap. It truly is perfect for busy weeknights.

Entomatadas Using Flour Tortillas:

I have never had Entomatadas with flour tortillas, but I think that depends on what part of Mexico you are from.

If you do this, just know that you flour tortillas will get floppy when they are dipped in the tomato sauce.

I suggest frying the flour tortillas, stuffing them, rolling them up like an enchiladas, and pouring the sauce on top.

Also, you can do this in a casserole dish, and you can serve later. Winner Dinner!

Place the fried corn tortilla on a paper towel to drain any excess fat.

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

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

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 for Entomatadas

Chicken
Shredded Beef
Beans – refried or whole
Cooked diced potatoes
Cooked carrots and peas
Spinach
Diced Calabacitas
Corn kernels

Lay the tortilla in a casserole dish or serving plate and add your filling.

These are Entomatadas de Queso, or Cheese Entomatadas. I am using Queso Fresco.

Fold the other side in. Repeat with each tortilla until done.

Cover with foil paper to keep them warm.

Types of Cheeses You can Use to Make Entomatadas:

Queso Fresco
Queso Panela
Requesón
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.

The other thing you can do is make the entomatadas..
Top with one of the melting cheeses.
Then place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.

That will also keep them warmer longer.

To serve your Entomatadas, top with more Queso Fresco and chopped cilantro. Add more sauce to the plate and serve immediately.

If you do not serve it immediately, it 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.

You can also add thin slices of red onion. Man, I am hungry now. lol! I should make Entomatadas.

Hope you enjoy!

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Entomatadas

Entomatadas is an easy-to-make and tasty Mexican recipe. It consists of fried tortillas dipped in red salsa. Delicious!

Prep Time14 mins

Cook Time26 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Authentic Mexican Food, Mexican food, Mexican recipe, Tomato, tortillas

Servings: 8

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.