Enchiladas Ahumadas de Queso (Smoky Cheese Enchiladas)
Corn tortillas rolled around melted cheese and baked under a red enchilada sauce spiked with smoky chipotle.
Made with Chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade) and Red enchilada sauce and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.70 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Stir your ready made chipotle adobo sauce (see the base recipe) into your ready made red enchilada sauce (see the base recipe) in a pan. Warm gently for 5 minutes.
5 min - 2
Mix the cheddar with the onion in a bowl. Spread 4 tablespoons of the sauce over the base of a baking dish.
- 3
Heat the oil in a small pan. Dip each corn tortilla (see the base recipe) in the oil for 5 seconds on each side to soften, then drain on kitchen paper.
- 4
Dip each tortilla in the warm sauce, fill with a handful of the cheese mixture and roll up. Place seam side down in the dish.
- 5
Pour the remaining sauce over the top and scatter with the rest of the cheese and the feta.
- 6
Bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and the edges are crisp. @1200 Drizzle with soured cream and sprinkle with coriander.
Tips
- Briefly frying the tortillas in oil stops them going soggy and splitting when you roll them.
- Mix the chipotle into the sauce a spoon at a time and taste, as the heat builds in the oven.
- Use a cheese that melts, such as mild cheddar, Monterey Jack or mozzarella, and add crumbly feta or queso fresco for salty contrast.
Storing and freezing
Cover and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat at {t180} for 20 minutes until steaming hot all the way through. Freeze unbaked for up to 2 months.
Questions
Can I add beans or spinach?
Yes. A tin of drained black beans or a handful of wilted spinach mixed into the cheese makes the filling go further.
Can I make these ahead?
Yes. Assemble in the dish, cover and chill for up to 24 hours, then bake for 25 minutes.
Are these vegetarian?
Yes, when you use vegetarian cheeses made without animal rennet. Check the labels.
More made with chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade)
Papas Asadas al Chipotle con Crema de Lima (Chipotle Potatoes with Lime Crema)
GFEFNFCamarones al Chipotle con Arroz Verde (Chipotle Prawns with Cilantro Rice)
GFDFEFBrownies de Chocolate y Chipotle (Chocolate Chipotle Brownies)
NFVPescado Zarandeado con Tortillas (Chipotle Grilled Butterflied Fish)
DFEFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.