Creamy Spinach Enchiladas

  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage or ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, heated
  • 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
  • Sliced green onions, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup onions; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • 2
    Spoon 1/4 cup filling down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam side down, in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce evenly over tortillas; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • 3
    Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with sliced green onions.

  • To drain the spinach for this Creamy Spinach Enchiladas recipe, place it in a sieve or colander. Once it's thawed, use the back of a wooden spoon to press out the excess moisture.
  • Complement your Creamy Spinach Enchiladas with a romaine salad with mandarin orange segments, slivered almonds and a purchased poppy seed dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
330
Calories from Fat
155
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Cholesterol
45mg
15%
Sodium
670mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
11%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
4g
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
68%
68%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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