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Cheese Enchiladas Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 oz butter
½ gal. water
½ cup tomato paste
1 T. chili powder
1 T. paprika
3 T. beef base granules
1 cup flour
2-3 doz. Corn tortillas
2 ½ lbs each cheddar and monterey jack cheese, grated
1 cup chopped green onions
2 cups veg. oil
Directions:
Directions:
Melt 3 oz. butter and add next 6 items. Bring to a boil, then cool slowly for about 1 hour. Turn off heat and thicken.
Thickening:
Add 1 cup of sifted flour to 2 cups cold water. Stir well. Then add slowly to the above hot mixture, stirring constantly.

Dip corn tortillas in hot oil. Sprinkle onions in grated cheese and fill tortillas. Place filled tortillas on a pan. Then add the sauce and top with grated cheese. Bake in the oven at 400-500º for about
3-5 minutes until cheese is completely melted.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
24-36 enchiladas
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
*I was told this is the recipe from Casa Melinda.
The enchilada sauce is great over any type of enchiladas.

 

 

 

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