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    Sonoran Style Cheese Enchiladas

    Corn tortillas dipped in a light red chile sauce, layered with cheese and onion, baked until bubbly.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 25 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Corn tortillas dipped in a light red chile sauce, layered with cheese and onion, baked until bubbly.

    Light sauce, big cheese

    Sonoran enchiladas use a thin, bright chile sauce and lots of melty cheese — simple, saucy, and satisfying.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Soak the chiles in hot water 30 minutes, then blend with the water, garlic, salt, and cumin until smooth.
    2. Simmer the sauce 10 minutes in a saucepan.
    3. Fry each tortilla briefly in hot oil to soften; drain.
    4. Dip each tortilla in the sauce, layer in a baking dish with cheese and onion, and repeat.
    5. Pour the remaining sauce over the top and finish with the last of the cheese and Parmesan.
    6. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until bubbly. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Keep the sauce thin and light — that's the Sonoran way. Serve with a fried egg or rice and beans.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook25 min
    Servings6
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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