Cheese Enchiladas Suizas
Cheese Enchiladas Suizas are a comforting Mexican dish where corn tortillas are filled with melted cheese, rolled, and smothered in a creamy, tangy green tomatillo-salsa verde sauce, often baked with a little cream or milk. The 'Suiza' (Swiss) name comes from the creamy, dairy-rich finish, which was inspired by Swiss immigrants' influence on Mexican cuisine in the 19th century. It's a popular variation of classic enchiladas, beloved for its rich, mild, and tangy flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from the cheese, tortillas, and creamy sauce. It provides a good source of protein and calcium from the dairy, along with some vitamin C and potassium from the tomatillo sauce, with a typical serving containing roughly 450-550 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
| Calcium | 450 mg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 µg |
| Folate | 70 µg DFE |
Per 2 enchiladas (about 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'Suiza' style showcases a fascinating culinary fusion, blending traditional Mexican ingredients like corn and tomatillos with the European dairy influence that became popular in cities like Mexico City. Nutritionally, the tomatillo-based green sauce offers a brighter, slightly acidic counterpoint to the rich cheese, and contains beneficial compounds like antioxidants.
