Enchiladas con Queso

Enchiladas con Queso is a classic Mexican comfort food featuring corn tortillas rolled around a cheese filling, then bathed in a rich chili-based sauce and often topped with more melted cheese. The dish typically includes ingredients like queso fresco, Oaxaca cheese, or Monterey Jack, combined with red or green enchilada sauce, and sometimes garnished with onions, cilantro, or crema. It originates from Mexico, with variations found throughout Latin America and Tex-Mex cuisine.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the corn tortillas and fats from the cheese and sauce, providing a moderate amount of protein from the dairy. A typical serving of two enchiladas con queso can range from 400 to 600 calories, offering key nutrients like calcium, vitamin A from chili peppers, and some fiber if whole corn tortillas are used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1250 mg
Calcium	350 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Phosphorus	310 mg
Selenium	18 mcg

Per 2 enchiladas (approximately 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, enchiladas con Queso showcases the versatility of cheese in Mexican cuisine, where it's used not just as a topping but as a central filling, reflecting the country's rich dairy traditions. Nutritionally, the chili-based sauce can contain capsaicin, which may boost metabolism, making it a flavorful yet potentially metabolism-friendly meal when balanced with lighter sides.