Make ahead enchilada casserole

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsMonterey jack cheese --
Shredded
1cupCheddar cheese, shredded
1Onion -- chopped
½cupSour cream
2tablespoonsFresh parsley -- optional
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
15ouncesTomato sauce
cupWater
cupGreen peppers -- chopped
1tablespoonChili powder
½teaspoonOregano
¼teaspoonGround cumin
1Garlic clove -- minced
8Flour tortillas
¼cupCheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Mix Monterey cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside.

2. Combine the tomato sauce, water, green pepper, chili powder, oregano, cumin and garlic and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Pour into a 9-inch ungreased pie pan.

3. Dip each tortilla into sauce to coat both sides. Spoon about ¼ cup cheese mixture onto each tortilla. Roll tortilla around filling.

Arrange the rolled tortillas in a 13 x 7 inch baking dish.

4. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with ¼ cup cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.

5. Garnish with sour cream and sliced black olives.

Note: After sprinkling with cheese, you may cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake uncovered in 350-degree oven for 35 minutes.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill