Wonder what to make for dinner tonight? Consider making this Enchilada-stuffed shells recipe. So easy to make, bound to feed and please the crowd. As they are essentially individual servings, it’s a great dish to bring to a party! Will taste great hot and cold. Half Italian, half Mexican cuisine … literally everyone will love it!
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For that dinner that everyone will love, i.e. your Enchilada-stuffed shells, what you’ll need to make is not much: 12 ounce Box of Pasta Shells, cooled, boiled to al dente, 2 pounds of hamburger meat, precooked, a can of refried beans, two 8 oz block of shredded cheese: Colby Jack and PepperJack; 2 10 oz cans of Enchilada sauce and some chopped scallions for decoration, That’s it.
This dish is 1/2 Italian and 1/2 Spanish, right.. So give it that Mexican bite, spoon a lil of that Enchilada sauce on the bottom of your oven dish. Italians would have used olive oil. Fill your shells with a mixture of the prepared ingredients. Sprinkle over the cheese and the rest of the enchilada sauce and bake it for 30-40 min or so till bubbly in the oven at 350 degrees. Top with spring onions before serving. So easy!
Common Questions
What is enchilada sauce made of?
It’s a sauce that is commonly available in American supermarkets, but you can of course make your own. Red enchilada sauce may also be called salsa roja, salsa roja para enchiladas or mole rojo. It is a sauce made out of ancho/ pasilla/New Mexico and/or Cascabel chiles, onion, garlic, tomatoes, broth, cumin, oregano, etc. all blended together then simmered until thickened.
What is pepperjack cheese made of?
Pepper Jack Cheese is a cow’s milk cheese that blends the creamy, buttery flavor of Monterey Jack cheese with the intensity of spicy peppers. Jalapeños, serrano peppers, and habañero peppers are all used to create heat. As the cheese ages, the peppery flavor intensifies.
What is Colby Jack cheese made of?
Colby cheese is a mix of two cheese. The first one is an orange, semi-hard cow’s milk cheese that originates from Wisconsin and has a subtle, nutty flavor. This is mixed with Monterey Jack cheese to give you Colby Jack cheese.
What is Monterey Jack cheese made of?
Monterey Jack cheese is an American semi-hard cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk. It has a mild, buttery flavor and a pale-yellow color with a compact and supple texture. With a high fat and moisture content, Monterey Jack has excellent melting properties and is commonly used in Mexican cuisine.
Can I omit the meat?
Try substituting the meat for some more veggies for a vegetarian alternative. You can even freeze this to have this ready for when you’re planning a party. Also great meal to give your university students after the weekend so you’ll know they’ll eat at least one wholesome meal that week.
This recipe was first featured in our Linky party back in 2013! We have made it many times since. It’s a keeper!
