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    Home » Mexican Recipes » Enchilada Recipes » Cheese Entomatadas Recipe

    Cheese Entomatadas Recipe

    Date: March 10, 2022 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    This Cheese Entomatadas Recipe is the closest you’ll get to the comfort of a Mexican version of grilled cheese and tomato soup. It’s everything you love, perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch.

    • What’s the Differience Between Entomatadas vs. Enchiladas
    • Are There More Enchilada Style Dishes?
    • Entomatadas with Fresh Tomatoes
    • Cutting the Jalapeno
    • Recipe
    24Bite: Cheese and Onion Entomatadas Recipe by Christian Guzman
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    What are Entomatadas?

    I know many of you probably haven’t heard of entomatadas. They look like enchiladas, don’t they? They’re pretty much the same except the sauce is different.

    What’s the Difference Between Entomatadas and Enchiladas?

    I’m sure you’re familiar with enchiladas. A tasty tortilla, filled with goodness, rolled then smothered in sauce. That sauce is predominantly made of chiles. You can tell by the name itself: en-chil-adas.

    Now, we’ll take a look at the word entomatadas. This is the same tasty rolled or folded tortilla, except it’s smothered in a tomato-based sauce. Here, we have the name: en-tomat-adas.

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    Are There More Enchilada Style Dishes?

    Yes! There is another one you will like as well: enfrijoladas. What are those? Break down the word as: en-frijol-adas. Frijoles are beans. So, this one is a rolled tortilla, covered in a bean sauce.

    You want more? Enmoladas are swimming in molé sauce. Yum!

    Ingredients

    When you’re looking for that instant comfort food of a grilled cheese but you want it in a more Mexican food version, the cheese entomatada is really the way to go.

    ingredients for cheese entomatadas: tortillas, onion, jalapeno, cumin, oil

    There aren’t many ingredients in this recipe for onion and cheese entomatadas. Of course, you can add more to it: refried beans, chicken, beef or chorizo are common.

    Entomatadas with Fresh Tomatoes

    The first time I made my entomatadas, I used garden fresh tomatoes because we had just harvested these tomatoes from outside.

    fresh tomatoes from our garden
    You can also use fresh tomatoes. These are from our garden. I used the cherry tomatoes too!

    You’ll need about a pound of fresh tomatoes, or perhaps 6 or 7 Roma tomatoes if you prefer fresh tomatoes. Peel them or don’t peel them, your choice.

    You can use any variety of tomato you like. Some tomatoes have a lot of water so you may need to simmer it longer on the stove in order to make it thicker. Saucing tomatoes have less water, making it quicker to get to sauce thickness.

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    When using fresh tomatoes, instead of frying everything in a skillet, place the tomatoes, pepper and onion in a sauce pan with some water until they’re soft enough to place in the blender.

    Cutting the Jalapeno

    When you’re cutting up the japaneño, hold the stem and cut straight down along the sides.

    holding a jalapeno lengthwise to cut down the sides
    Cut the jalapeño vertically around the seeds to keep the center intact.

    This makes life so much easier. You are actually cutting around the seeds and they remain intact, attached to the stem. You just throw away the stem and you have very little prepping to do.

    Sauteeing the Vegetables

    Removing the seeds will keep the taste of the jalapeño while removing most of the spicy heat. If you want more heat, check out our Scoville Heat Scale and you can choose your own heat level.

    saute the onion and jalapeno until lightly brown on the edges
    The carmelization of the onions gives extra sweetness and flavor.

    If you’re using canned tomatoes, go ahead and saute the onions and jalapeño until there’s a little bit of browning around the edges. This carmelization with add delicious flavor.

    use a blender to pulse everything together
    The ingredients may be hot so use care while the blender is in use.

    Add everything to the blender and blend away. The blender is one of the most important appliances in the Mexican kitchen.

    24Bite: Cheese and Onion Entomatadas Recipe by Christian Guzman
    Be sure to serve with lots of Queso Fresco!

    I’ve fried the tortillas to make them soft. I’ve written more extensive details for softening corn tortillas.

    You May Also Like These Recipes

    If you’re looking for another great meatless meal alternative, try our Cheese Enchiladas with Roasted Poblano Peppers. You can make them with or without the Poblano chiles, for two different tastes.

    Have a look at these Sour Cream Enchiladas too. Instead of a chile-based sauce, these enchiladas use a sour cream sauce. Or, these Cheese Entomatadas for a tomato-based sauce.

    When you’re looking for more comfort food, I especially love these recipes:

    • Tortilla Chips from Scratch
    • Chile Relleno Casserole
    • Easy Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
    • Easy Mexican Migas
    • Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • Mexican Rice Pudding Gluten Free

    Be sure to browse all our Mexican food recipes for more ideas.

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    4.97 from 27 votes
    Prep Time: 8 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 28 minutes
    Servings: 6 pieces
    Calories: 224kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    This Cheese Entomatadas Recipe is the closest you'll get to the comfort of a Mexican version of grilled cheese and tomato soup. It's everything you love, perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • Standing or immersion blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons Safflower Oil, or other preferred oil
    • 1 Jalapeño, with stem, seeds and membranes removed
    • 1 Onion, large, divided
    • 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin
    • 6 Corn Tortillas
    • 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack Cheese, or other melting cheese like Mexican Quesadilla, shredded

    Instructions

    • Remove stem, seeds and membranes from jalapeño then cut it into manageable pieces (about 4). Chop onion. Cook jalapeño and HALF chopped onion in skillet until slightly browned, about 7-8 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove to blender, leaving any remaining oil in skillet.
    • Add tomatoes, salt and cumin to blender. Pulse until smooth.
    • Pour tomato mixture into separate saucepan on medium heat. Bring to boil then reduce to simmer while preparing the tortillas.
    • Fry each tortilla for about 10-20 seconds on each side in the remaining oil. If necessary, add more oil. Don't overcook. The tortillas should be softened but not crispy. Remove to a plate and blot with paper towel as necessary to remove any excess oil.
    • Once the tortillas are cool enough to handle, begin assembly. Place ¼ cup sauce on microwave safe plate. Spread evenly. Place about 2 or 3 tablespoons cheese and one tablespoon onion (the other half of the onion that wasn't cooked) in center of a tortilla, roll up (or fold over) and place on top of tomato mixture on plate. Repeat for remaining tortillas. (We usually put two or three per plate.) Pour about ¼ cup sauce on top of rolled tortillas. If desired, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top.
    • Microwave assembled tortillas 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese. Serve immediately. If you prefer, you can assemble the entomatadas on an oven safe plate and heat slightly in an oven to melt the cheese.



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    Notes

    When serving, sprinkle with cilantro and Mexican crema. Serve with avocado slices. Add crumbles of queso fresco too, if desired.
    This sauce is mild. If you prefer something more spicy, use serrano chile instead.
    When using fresh tomatoes, boil and peel 6 roma tomatoes. The sauce may need to simmer longer to come to desired consistency.
    Traditionally, Mexican entomatadas are served folded in half. I believe (but could be wrong) that enchiladas didn’t start being rolled until much later, when mixed with other cultures, by placing the enchiladas in a casserole. You can roll or fold, as you choose.
    Nutrition Facts
    Cheese Entomatadas Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 224 Calories from Fat 126
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14g22%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Sodium 456mg20%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 9g18%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword Authentic Entomatadas, Cheese Entomatadas
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    1. Brenda says

      February 18, 2023 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious! I have all the ingredients so am making these tonight! Yum!

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      • Christian Guzman says

        February 18, 2023 at 11:27 pm

        That’s great! I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for visiting!

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