Enchilada casserole

Enchilada Casserole recipes have been around for centuries. The earliest known recipe for enchiladas was found in a cookbook from the 16th century. This recipe was for a dish called “Tortillas de Maiz en Chilate”, which were basically tortillas filled with meat and then covered in a sauce made from chili peppers.

Enchiladas became popular in the United States in the early 20th century, when Mexican immigrants began to settle in the Southwest. The first recorded recipe for American-style enchiladas appeared in a cookbook from 1916. This recipe was similar to the Mexican original, but used beef instead of pork and included a tomato-based sauce.

Enchiladas gained even more popularity in the 1930s, when canned enchilada sauce became available. This made it easier for home cooks to make the dish, and it soon became a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine. Today, there are countless variations on the basic enchilada casserole, but the dish remains a favorite among Mexican food lovers.

Advice

When making enchilada casserole, it's important to use plenty of herbs and spices for optimum flavor. Start by lightly frying the onions and garlic in oil, then add your favorite spices, such as cumin, oregano, chili powder, and paprika. Next, add in the enchilada sauce and stir until everything is well combined. Finally, layer the tortillas, cheese, and filling in the pan, making sure to spread the ingredients evenly. Bake in a preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Easy Beefy Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

  • salt
  • salt
  • thyme
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • garlic
  • spanish seasoning
  • cheddar cheese
  • monterey jack cheese
  • ground beef
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • yellow bell pepper
  • onion
  • tomato
  • beef broth
  • corn tortilla
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • tomato
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Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  • green chile pepper
  • olife
  • chicken stock
  • garlic powder
  • tomato sauce
  • guacamole
  • onion
  • sour cream
  • cilantro
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • cheddar cheese
  • corn tortilla
  • chicken soup condensed cream
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • all purpose flour
  • chili powder
  • green onion
  • chicken breast
  • onion powder
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  • chili powder
  • green chile
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • corn tortilla
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • chicken
  • olive oil
  • mushroom
  • sour cream
  • mexican cheese
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • sour cream
  • corn
  • black bean
  • green chili
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • corn tortilla
  • enchilada sauce
  • garlic
  • cheddar cheese
  • monterey jack cheese
  • olive oil
  • chicken
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Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  • kroger sour cream
  • simply black bean
  • deli chicken meat
  • kroger olife
  • cilantro
  • kroger flour
  • kroger pre butternut squash
  • kroger tomatillo salsa verde
  • green onion
  • cheese
  • sour cream
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  • grind cornmeal
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • onion
  • pkg corn kernel
  • rotisserie chicken
  • lime
  • salt
  • pepper jack cheese
  • green chily
  • gluten enchilada sauce
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • garlic powder
  • water
  • cilantro
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Turkey Zucchini Enchilada Casserole

  • salt
  • sour cream
  • black bean
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • corn
  • ground turkey
  • cumin
  • sweet paprika
  • pickled jalapeño
  • red enchilada sauce
  • olive oil
  • zucchini
  • mexican cheese
  • garlic
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White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  • greek yogurt
  • el paso green chile
  • avocado
  • cumin
  • cilantro
  • chicken stock
  • chicken
  • white northern bean
  • el paso flour tortilla
  • pepper jack cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
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Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole

  • black bean
  • cumin
  • sweet potato
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • cauliflower
  • monterey jack cheese
  • spinach
  • bell pepper
  • red salsa
  • olive oil
  • corn tortilla
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  • olive oil
  • green chile
  • kernel corn
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • corn tortilla
  • bean
  • red enchilada sauce
  • monterrey jack
  • chicken
  • diced avocado
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Zucchini Enchilada Casserole

  • olive oil
  • black bean
  • batch red enchilada sauce
  • jalapeño
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • kernel corn
  • chicken
  • zucchini
  • monterrey jack
  • rice
  • garlic
  • recommended cilantro

Ingredient Breakdown

 
onion
corn tortilla
olive oil
salt
cumin
bell pepper
sour cream
chicken
cilantro
garlic
chili powder
black bean
cheddar cheese
monterey jack cheese
olife
garlic powder
chicken breast
black pepper
avocado
corn
kernel corn
monterrey jack
onion powder
ground beef
tomato
chicken stock
tomato sauce
all purpose flour
green onion
green chile
mexican cheese
water
enchilada sauce
cheese
pepper jack cheese
butter
jalapeño
red enchilada sauce
zucchini
spinach
bean
diced avocado
thyme
spanish seasoning
yellow bell pepper
beef broth
tomato paste
green chile pepper
guacamole
vegetable oil
chicken soup condensed cream
mushroom
chili pepper
flour tortilla
cheddar jack
green chili
kroger sour cream
simply black bean
deli chicken meat
kroger olife
kroger flour
kroger pre butternut squash
kroger tomatillo salsa verde
grind cornmeal
pkg corn kernel
rotisserie chicken
lime
green chily
gluten enchilada sauce
salsa verde
white rice
chicken broth
mozzarella cheese
ground turkey
sweet paprika
pickled jalapeño
greek yogurt
el paso green chile
white northern bean
el paso flour tortilla
sweet potato
cauliflower
red salsa
colby jack cheese
batch red enchilada sauce
rice
recommended cilantro
green enchilada sauce
taco seasoning
green chile enchilada sauce

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • onion 63%
  • olive oil 56%

Common Ingredients

  • corn tortilla 50%
  • cumin 44%
  • salt 44%

Usual Ingredients

  • bell pepper 38%
  • chicken 38%
  • cilantro 38%

Rarey Ingredients

  • chili powder 31%
  • sour cream 31%