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New Mexico Red Chile Enchiladas

Corn tortillas layered with cheese and onion, smothered in a deep, earthy New Mexico red chile sauce.

⏱ 20 minPrep time
🔥 25 minCook time
🍽 6Servings
🏷 DinnerCategory
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Corn tortillas layered with cheese and onion, smothered in a deep, earthy New Mexico red chile sauce.

Stacked, not rolled

New Mexico’s enchiladas are stacked like a cake and sauced to the edge — deep red chile, melty cheese, and a fried egg on top.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Soak the chiles in hot water 30 minutes, then blend with the water, garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt until smooth.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the chile sauce, and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Fry each tortilla briefly in hot oil to soften; drain.
  4. Dip each tortilla in the sauce, then layer in a baking dish with cheese and onion, repeating to use all tortillas. End with sauce and cheese.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes until bubbly. Top each serving with a fried egg if desired.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Frying the tortillas keeps them from falling apart in the sauce. A fried egg on top is the classic New Mexico finish.

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Recipe details

Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Servings6
CategoryDinner
PublishedAugust 16, 2026
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