Potato Enchiladas

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Frozen potatoes, often labeled diced hash brown potatoes, make these healthy enchiladas come together quickly. Feel free to sub in sweet potatoes for an added boost of vitamin A, if desired.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 (11 ounce) cans whole tomatillos, drained

  • 2 cups diced white onion, divided

  • ¾ cup packed fresh cilantro

  • 2 small cloves garlic

  • 1 serrano or jalapeño chile, chopped and seeded if desired

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • 16 (5 to 6 inch) corn tortillas

  • 4 cups frozen diced potatoes

  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. Combine tomatillos, 1 cup onion, cilantro, garlic, chile, lime juice and cumin in a blender; puree on high until smooth, about 1 minute.

  3. Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Layer 4 tortillas over the sauce. Top with 1 cup potatoes, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup of the remaining onion. Repeat the layers twice. Top with the remaining tortillas, potatoes and onion. Spread the remaining sauce on top.

  4. Coat a large piece of foil with cooking spray and cover the baking dish tightly. Bake the enchiladas for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle on the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Continue baking until the cheese is melted and the edges are starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes longer.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate sauce (Step 2) for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

300 Calories
10g Fat
43g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 300
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 43g 15%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 12g 25%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Vitamin A 1244IU 25%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Folate 25mcg 6%
Sodium 471mg 20%
Calcium 275mg 21%
Iron 3mg 14%
Magnesium 66mg 16%
Potassium 627mg 13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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