Summer Squash Enchiladas

16 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 34 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cups chopped zucchini or 3 cups chopped summer squash
  • 2 ounces green chili peppers, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 12 teaspoons chili powder
  • 14 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 18 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 8 flour tortillas (6 to 7 inches)
  • 12 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 34 cup chopped fresh tomato

Directions

  1. 1
    Place olive oil in large skillet and saute the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add the squash (yellow, green, or combination) and cook, covered for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
  3. 3
    Drain liquid from the cooked squash and stir in the chile peppers (you can substitute jalapenos).
  4. 4
    Heat the butter in a saucepan until melted.
  5. 5
    Add the flour and mix well.
  6. 6
    Stir in the cumin, chile powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7
    Stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly.
  9. 9
    Add the Monterey jack cheese and mix well.
  10. 10
    Cook until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
  11. 11
    Stir 1/3 of the cheese sauce into the squash mixture.
  12. 12
    Fill each tortilla with approximately 1/3 cup of the squash mixture and roll to enclose the filling.
  13. 13
    Arrange tortillas seam side down in a 9x13 baking dish.
  14. 14
    Top with remaining cheese sauce and Cheddar cheese.
  15. 15
    Bake, covered, for 25 minutes at 350F.
  16. 16
    Sprinkle with tomatoes and bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes longer.

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