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How to Make Easy Cheesy Enchiladas in the Microwave

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Craving cheesy enchiladas but short on time? Make these Easy Cheesy Enchiladas in the Microwave in just minutes. Forget preheating the oven – all you need is your microwave and a handful of ingredients. We’re talking melty cheese, chili sauce, and soft tortillas, ready to satisfy your enchilada cravings in record time.

Title image with a pan of cheese enchiladas made in the microwave behind a gray plate with three cheese enchiladas and cilantro lime rice.

This recipe is perfect to make enough for the whole family or just one serving. It’s so simple!

Ingredients to make Cheese Enchiladas in the Microwave

Ingredients to make microwave cheese enchiladas.
  • Corn tortillas
  • Shredded cheese – Colby jack, Cheddar, Monterrey jack, etc.
  • 15 oz can chili with no beans
  • 10 oz can red enchilada sauce

How do you make Easy Cheesy Enchiladas in minutes in the microwave?

A close up of a tortilla filled with shredded cheese.

Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and cook on HIGH in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

Spray a microwave-safe baking dish with non-stick oil spray.

Add a small handful of cheese to a tortilla. Roll it up and put it seam-side down in the pan.

Continue doing this until you’ve filled the whole pan. I use a 9 x 11 glass pan and can fit about 10 enchiladas in it.

Combine the chili and enchilada sauce until it’s well mixed.

Three image collage showing how to add over the top chili and cheese to the microwave cheese enchiladas.

Pour it over the top of the enchiladas and spread it around if needed.

Heat the enchilada uncovered for 4 minutes on HIGH.

Sprinkle cheese over the top of the enchiladas and cook on HIGH for an additional minute.

Let sit for a couple minutes before serving.

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Easy Cheesy Enchiladas
Yield: 5 servings

Easy Cheesy Enchiladas

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 15 oz can chili - no beans
  • 10 oz can red enchilada sauce
  • 16 oz bag of shredded cheese - cheddar, colby jack, monterrey jack

Instructions

  1. Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and cook on HIGH in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
  2. Spray a microwave-safe baking dish with non-stick oil spray.
  3. Add a small handful of cheese to a tortilla. Roll it up and put it seam-side down in the pan.
  4. Continue doing this until you've filled the whole pan. I use a 9 x 11 glass pan and can fit about 10 enchiladas in it.
  5. Combine the chili and enchilada sauce until it's well mixed.
  6. Pour it over the top of the enchiladas.
  7. Heat the enchilada uncovered for 4 minutes on HIGH.
  8. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the enchiladas and cook on HIGH for an additional minute.
  9. Let sit for a couple minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 343Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 850mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 18g

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