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Three-Cheese Red Chile Enchilada Pie

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting layered enchilada pie made with corn tortillas, rich red chile sauce, and a blend of three melted cheeses, delivering bold Southwestern flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups red chile enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion for 4–5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute and remove from heat.
  4. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the dish.
  5. Layer tortillas over the sauce.
  6. Add onion mixture, then sprinkle cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack cheeses.
  7. Drizzle enchilada sauce over the layer.
  8. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  10. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  11. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  12. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Do not oversaturate tortillas to avoid sogginess.
  • Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
  • Add cooked chicken or beef for a heartier dish.
  • Use hot enchilada sauce for more spice.
  • Let rest before slicing for cleaner portions.
  • Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Find it online: https://mealshine.com/three-cheese-red-chile-enchilada-pie/