The Best Authentic Red Cheese Enchiladas Rojas de Queso. Secret is in the sauce!

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cotija cheese

Cotija cheese is often less expensive and provides a similar flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt offers similar creaminess at a lower cost.

red chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade salsa

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce with spices

Canned tomato sauce can be a budget-friendly alternative.

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta can be a more affordable cheese option.

Boil Chile Sancho and guajillo Chiles with one roma tomato, a quarter of a white onion, and two garlic cloves in three cups of water for about 10 minutes.

Transfer the boiled mixture into a blender with some of the water and add 1/4 teaspoon of oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and one clove. Blend until smooth.

Add salt to taste and blend for a few more seconds.

Heat a griddle on low medium heat and add vegetable oil, spreading it around.

Dip the tortillas in the hot oil and fry them on each side for a couple of seconds until soft.

Remove the tortillas and fill them with cottage cheese, rolling them up tightly.

Top the rolled enchiladas with queso Cotija and Crema Mexicana.

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