I first found a variation of this cheesy corn enchiladas recipe YEARS ago, on a frantic search to find a meal Alan and I both liked. We’re basically opposite in our taste preferences. He prefers the classic meat-and-potatoes situation and I prefer more pasta + vegetarian varieties. This one was a simple one to throw a rotisserie chicken into half, so he could get his meat-filled meal, and I left it out of my side. It’s mild enough to be family-friendly, but I’ve found even more variations through the years!
Easy Cheesy Corn Enchiladas
- This is a MILD spicy meal, but some kids (and grown-ups😉) still hate any spice. Subbing in mozzarella 🧀 instead of pepper jack makes it completely un-spicy! We often do a half-and-half pan for kids and adults.
- Sub in ground beef instead of chicken or leave chicken out completely for a vegetarian friendly meal!
- To cook from frozen, place in oven at 350 for 55 minutes or until sauce is bubbling
Ingredients
- 1 (10oz) can @oldelpaso mild red enchilada sauce
- 8-10 burrito sized flour tortillas
- 2 (15) oz cans of corn
- 1/2 yellow onion- diced
- 2 cups @crystalfarmscheese shredded pepper jack cheese (sub 1 cup mozzarella for a no-spice side!)
- 1/4 cup @kempscows heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 rotisserie chicken- shredded (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350° and grease 9×13 baking pan
- Heat olive oil in pan and cook onion until translucent (2-3 minutes)
- Add in corn and red pepper flakes to lightly brown
- Add in heavy whipping cream, bring to a boil, and stir until thicker consistency.
- Assemble tortillas tightly packed into baking pan while adding in corn mixture, a layer of cheese, and chicken into each with facing downward into pan.
- Cover the rolled enchiladas with the can of sauce and sprinkle on remaining cheese
- Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbling up on the sides
Need another meal that the whole family will love? Take a look at one of my go-to favorites: Jess’s Cavatini Supreme!
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