Entomatadas de Queso (Cheese Enchiladas in Tomato Sauce)
Corn tortillas dipped in warm, smoky tomato sauce, filled with cheese and topped with crema and onion.
Made with Tortilla soup base and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.02 a head
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
Pour your ready made tortilla soup base (see the base recipe) into a wide pan and simmer for 12 minutes, until reduced by half to a thick, tomato sauce.
12 min - 2
Warm your ready made corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan for 20 seconds each side.
- 3
Dip each tortilla in the hot sauce, lay on a plate, add some of the cheese and fold in half or roll up.
- 4
Arrange the entomatadas on plates and spoon the extra sauce over the top.
- 5
Top with crema, onion and coriander and serve straight away.
Tips
- Reduce the broth well, a thin sauce makes soggy tortillas.
- Oaxaca cheese melts best if you can find it.
- Add shredded chicken or refried beans to the filling for a bigger meal.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten straight away. Keep leftover sauce in the fridge for 3 days.
Questions
What is the difference between entomatadas and enchiladas?
Entomatadas are filled tortillas in tomato sauce, enchiladas are usually in a dried chilli sauce. Both are traditional.
Can I bake them?
Yes. Place in a dish, top with cheese and bake at {t200} for 10 minutes until bubbling.
Can I make them dairy free?
Yes. Fill with refried beans or shredded chicken and skip the crema.
More made with tortilla soup base
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