Cheese and bean enchiladas can be the perfect start to your Mexican-inspired feast. Enchiladas are nothing but soft corn tortillas filled with different kinds of stuffings featuring sweet, spicy, creamy and even umami notes. Cheese and bean enchiladas are among some Mexican party staples, complete with the goodness of the soft tortillas and the creamy yet spicy touches of the stuffing inside.
When it comes to preparing a Mexican-inspired feast, one of the first dishes you would think of are enchiladas. These are appetisers made using soft corn tortillas, stuffed with creative fillings. From adding chicken and veggies to making simple enchiladas with beans and salsa, this dish is a Mexican favourite, packed with bright, spicy, creamy and sweet ingredients.
One of the variations of the appetiser that can be easily prepared at home is the cheese and bean enchilada layered with creamy beans, a homemade enchilada sauce and lots of melted cheese. And making the enchiladas is hardly as complicated as one might think.
All you would need are some basic pantry staples and good quality cheese to prepare the filling. The tortilla can either be a store-bought version or you can craft the soft flatbread from kneaded dough using a rolling pin, right at home. Whether it is a themed party for friends, a weekend dinner, or a simple family get-together, cheese and bean enchiladas can beco
Read MoreStart with the enchilada sauce. Heat butter in a pan and add maida to it. Whisk for a minute until it turns golden brown.
Add chilli powder, cumin and oregano and slowly pour in the stock to avoid any lumps.
Add tomato purée next and simmer for 5-6 minutes until the sauce turns glossy and thick. Season with salt and set aside.
To prepare the filling, heat a little oil in a pan. Sautée the onions, minced garlic and capsicum for 2-3 minutes.
Then add the mashed kidney beans, cumin, Kashmiri chilli powder, salt and pepper. Stir well and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Take the filling off the heat and fold in the grated cheese. The filling should be thick and scoopable.
For the assembly, preheat the oven to 180°C. Warm the tortillas so they can roll easily.
Spread 2 tablespoons of the enchilada sauce on the base of the baking tray. Place 2-3 tablespoons of stuffing on each tortilla, roll them and place them on the baking tray, with the seam-side facing down.
Pour the remaining sauce over the top of the enchiladas. Sprinkle cheese over the sauce.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles. Serve warm.
1 One of the most essential elements of the cheese and bean enchilada recipe is the sauce. Getting the consistency of the sauce right is important so that it spreads evenly over the tortilla rolls. Use a TTK Prestige Ceraglide Ceramic Coating Non-Stick Aluminium Cookware Sauce Pan to make the creamy enchilada sauce. The non-stick pan will ensure the sauce doesn’t overbrown.
2 Making the enchilada stuffing scoopable is just as important a step in the preparation of this Mexican dish. To craft the perfect stuffing, go for a TTK Omega Die-Cast Plus Aluminium Non-Stick Fry Pan, which will cook the vegetables and beans evenly.
3 To do away with the hassle of baking the enchiladas in the oven, one can also layer the Mexican dish on a non-stick pan. A TTK Prestige Cast Iron Scratch Resistant Round Base Fry Pan can provide the enchiladas a uniform cook on the cooktop. Cover the pan with a lid so the cheese can melt adequately.
4 While using the oven, it is essential to go for an OTG that will provide good heating, both at the top and from the bottom. The TTK Prestige Oven Toaster Griller can be the perfect addition to your kitchen, for lending the enchiladas that perfect bake.
5 If the sauce is still runny once it is taken off the sauce pan, add a dollop of cream to it for thickening. Use a TTK Prestige Hand Blender to aerate the creamy sauce, and ensure proper integration of the full-fat cream.
Lots of different vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, corn and even bell peppers can be added to the enchilada recipe for a slight variation.
While cheddar is recommended because of its sharp, earthy, cheesy profile, processed cheese can also be a fine ingredient to use while making the enchilada sauce.
Along with adding cumin powder and Kashmiri chilli powder, a desi spin can come in the form of paneer chunks and mashed potatoes. A makhani-style enchilada sauce will also bring an Indian twist into the Mexican recipe.
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