Chorizo Enchiladas
Servings: 8 Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chorizo sausage
- ½ cup white onion diced
- 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 flour tortillas taco-sized
- 10 ounces enchilada sauce homemade or store bought
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 375ºF and spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Next, in a large skillet over medium heat, combine the sausage and onions. Saute the mixture for 10 minutes or until the meat is done.1 ½ pounds chorizo sausage, ½ cup white onion
- Then, load the cooked meat, onions, and most of the cheese into the tortillas. Use about 2 to 3 ounces of the onions and sausage and 1 ounce of cheese per enchilada.10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 8 flour tortillas
- Now, pour half the sauce in the bottom of the pan and the rest over the enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the dish.10 ounces enchilada sauce
- Last, bake the dish for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve while hot.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of two chorizo enchiladas per serving. Actual calories may vary.
*Feel free to add salt and pepper to taste when cooking the chorizo sausage.
*This dish can be prepared in advance (leave the sauce off) and stored in your fridge for up to 48 hours before cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Chorizo Enchiladas
Serving Size
2 enchiladas
Amount per Serving
Calories
255
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
35
mg
12
%
Sodium
760
mg
32
%
Potassium
79
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
7
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
592
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
297
mg
30
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
