Description
Sinking your teeth into a warm, cheesy enfrijoladas is like giving your taste buds a big bear hug. These delightful Mexican treats are perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays when you want something comforting yet vibrant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional: Sour cream, salsa, avocado for serving
Instructions
- Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
- Spread a thin layer of refried beans onto each tortilla.
- Sprinkle a mix of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the beans.
- Fold the tortillas in half.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the folded tortillas for about 1-2 minutes per side, until lightly golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet and place on a serving plate.
- Top with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with optional toppings.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the refried beans.
- You can substitute the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese with your favorite melting cheese.
- If you prefer a softer enfrijolada, you can skip frying them after filling and simply warm them through in a baking dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enfrijoladas
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg