Red Enchiladas with Queso Fresco

Name: Red Enchiladas with Queso Fresco
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 dried guajillo peppers, seeded and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; Grapeseed oil, to taste; 8 (5-inch) corn tortillas; 2 1/2 cups queso fresco, crumbled; 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 3 radishes, sliced; 1/2 cup sour cream

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Prep 20 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 4

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One recipe that is sure to be a hit without fail is the classic red enchiladas. Made with just a few ingredients, these tasty favorites can be filled with just about any protein or vegetable you wish. I kept it very simple and just filled them with fresh cheese, that’s all! It was just as delicious and satisfying as any complicated enchilada. It’s perfect for a Sunday brunch or a large family gathering.

by Ericka Sanchez

Updated Sep 14, 2015

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Ingredients

8 dried guajillo peppers, seeded and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Grapeseed oil, to taste
8 (5-inch) corn tortillas
2 1/2 cups queso fresco, crumbled
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
3 radishes, sliced
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

1

Soak guajillo peppers in warm water for 30 minutes. Place in blender with 1 1/2 cups of the same water they were soaked in, salt and vinegar. Blend until you have a smooth sauce.
2

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add sauce and cook for 10 minutes. Stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
3

In a separate sauté pan, heat 1/2-inch oil over medium heat. Slowly dip tortillas, one at a time into the oil for approximately 30 seconds then into the enchilada sauce. Cover with sauce completely and transfer to a large plate. Fill tortilla with fresh cheese and roll. Place assembled enchilada on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
4

Serve enchiladas with lettuce, radishes, sour cream and remaining fresh cheese.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Add cooked shredded chicken to give this family classic a different touch.

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One recipe that is sure to be a hit without fail is the classic red enchiladas. Made with just a few ingredients, these tasty favorites can be filled with just about any protein or vegetable you wish. I kept it very simple and just filled them with fresh cheese, that’s all! It was just as delicious and satisfying as any complicated enchilada. It’s perfect for a Sunday brunch or a large family gathering.