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Potato enchiladas

Recipe Information

Description:
Potato enchiladas is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 20 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 40 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 12 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 12
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 40 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Potatoes
Category Vegetables
Meal Breakfast; Brunch; Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Method Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 6 potatoes, peeled and shredded

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, melted

  • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained

  • 1 (8 ounce) can sweet peas, drained

  • 1 (8.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

  • 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Directions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shredded potatoes until they are golden brown on both sides.

  • In a small bowl combine the melted cheddar cheese with the diced tomatoes with chilies.

  • Add half of the sweet peas and half of the corn to the shredded potatoes. When well mixed, add the remaining sweet peas and corn. Mash ingredients to combine well.

  • Stir in about 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and tomato mixture and mix well. Cook for 10 minutes.

  • Spoon the potato mixture into flour tortillas and roll into enchiladas. Cover with the remaining cheese and tomato mixture.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 358 cal

  • Total fat: 12g

  • Cholesterol: 15mg