Creamy Spinach Cheese Enchiladas
Creamy Spinach Cheese Enchiladas bring together tender tortillas wrapped around a rich spinach, ricotta, and Monterey Jack filling, all smothered in a tangy red enchilada sauce. The balance of creamy, cheesy comfort and gentle garlic-onion warmth makes it a cozy pick for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, especially when you want something satisfying without feeling heavy.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Spinach Cheese Enchiladas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the green onions and the garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook for 5 minutes. Take off the heat and mix in 1 cup Monterey Jack, the ricotta cheese, and the sour cream.
- 3
Warm one tortilla in a skillet over medium heat until pliable, about 15 seconds. Repeat to warm the remaining tortillas. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto the center of each tortilla, roll the tortilla around the filling, and place it in a 9x13-inch baking dish with the seam facing down. Pour the enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is lightly browned at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 5
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 533.14 kcal High 27%
- Protein 24.18 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 46.14 g 17%
- Total Fat 28.05 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 16.58 g High 83%
- Trans Fat 0.08 g High --
- Cholesterol 87.35 mg High 29%
- Sodium 1160.99 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 4.66 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 8.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 621.65 mg Good Source 48%
- Iron 2.33 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 441.87 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 392.42 mcg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin C 18.01 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Spinach Cheese Enchiladas is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Corn Tortilla, Enchilada Sauce, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 533.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Spinach Cheese Enchiladas?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Creamy Spinach Cheese Enchiladas made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Corn Tortilla, Enchilada Sauce, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Spinach Cheese Enchiladas?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Spinach Cheese Enchiladas?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 533.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Spinach Cheese Enchiladas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Creamy Spinach Cheese Enchiladas healthy?
- Creamy Spinach Cheese Enchiladas has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 533.14 calories and 24.18 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1160.99 mg (50% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.58 g (83% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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