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Easy Bean and Cheese Enchiladas with refried beans melted Monterey Jack cheese red enchilada sauce and fresh cilantro

Easy Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

A simple and comforting meatless dinner made with creamy beans, melted cheese, and enchilada sauce baked inside soft tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cans refried beans
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook onion and garlic, then warm the beans with spices.
  2. Fill tortillas with bean mixture and cheese, then roll.
  3. Arrange in baking dish and cover with sauce and cheese.
  4. Bake until hot and bubbly.
  5. Finish with cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

  • Warm tortillas before rolling.
  • Do not overfill.
  • Use just enough sauce to avoid sogginess.
  • Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  • Reheat leftovers in the oven.