CHEESE ENCHILADAS / BEST HOMEMADE SAUCE

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and provides a similar texture.

red enchilada sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Canned tomato sauce is often less expensive and can be spiced to taste.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt is a cost-effective alternative with a similar tangy flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers are milder and often less expensive.

Prepare the homemade sauce by melting butter and adding vegetable oil, flour, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, oregano, chicken broth, tomato paste, chicken bouillon, sugar, and salt. Stir until well combined and simmer.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil and warm the corn tortillas until pliable.

Fill each tortilla with grated American cheese and optional chopped onions, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.

Pour the prepared sauce over the rolled tortillas and top with additional cheese if desired.

Bake in a preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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