Entomatadas de Queso (Cheese Entomatadas)
Make authentic Entomatadas de Queso at home. These cheesy tomato enchiladas come together fast for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Servings: 8
Calories: 313kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- 1 jalapeno
- ¼ onion
- 1 clove garlic
- water enough to cover everything
- 1 teaspoon 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.
Once assembled, 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. Or for a smoky flavor, use chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
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