Poblano ChileCheese Enchiladas
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
- 2 1/2 oz. dried New Mexican chiles, halved, stemmed, and seeded
- 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 6 Poblano or Anaheim chiles
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1 1/2 cups queso fresco
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 12 6-inch corn tortillas
- To make Sauce: Heat olive oil in saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Saute onion and garlic in oil 5 to 7 minutes, or until soft.
- Add dried chilies, and saute 3 minutes more.
- Stir in tomatoes and 2 cups water.
- Season with salt and pepper, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, or until chiles are soft.
- Remove from heat, cool 5 minutes, then puree in blender or food processor until smooth.
- To make Enchiladas: Preheat oven to broil.
- Place poblano chiles on baking sheet, and broil 15 to 20 minutes, or until blackened on all sides, turning often.
- Cool in covered bowl, then peel off skins and remove seeds.
- Chop chiles into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Saute onion and garlic in oil 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft.
- Transfer to mixing bowl, and add queso fresco, 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, and chopped chiles.
- Spread tortillas on baking sheet.
- Warm 3 minutes in oven to soften.
- Spread 1 cup sauce over bottom of 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Divide cheese mixture among tortillas, and roll loosely.
- Place filled, rolled tortillas in baking dish.
- Top with remaining Sauce, and sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until Sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
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Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/poblano-chile-cheese-enchiladas/ (may not work)