Name: Easy Spinach Enchilada Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 16 oz bag of fresh spinach; 1 tbsp lime juice; 4 ounce can of chopped mild green chiles; ½ cup sour cream; ¾ tsp cumin; ¼ tsp chili powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 10 - 12 corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; Oil for frying; Sauce:; 2 cups mild green enchilada sauce; ½ cup sour cream

Looking for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner? Look no further than this Easy Spinach Enchilada Casserole! It’s simple to make and is sure to please the whole family. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover spinach you might have. So what are you waiting for? Give this casserole a try today!

This hearty Mexican casserole is a real crowd pleaser. Who can resist corn tortillas and fresh spinach topped with a mix of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses? You can really sink your teeth into these enchiladas. So satisfying!

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Recipe Ingredients For Easy Spinach Enchilada Casserole

Oil
Onion
Garlic
Fresh Spinach
Lime Juice
Green Chiles
Sour Cream
Cumin
Chili Powder
Salt and Pepper
Corn Tortillas
Monterey Jack Cheese
Cheddar Cheese

Enchilada Sauce:

Green Enchilada Sauce
Sour Cream

How To Make Easy Spinach Enchilada Casserole?

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a large skillet, saute onions in olive oil over medium heat until softened. Add garlic and cook for a minute or two.
Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until the spinach has wilted and shrinks in size.
Add lime juice, green chiles, sour cream, and spices and stir to combine.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Fry each corn tortilla in just a bit of oil until softened and slightly browned.
Add green enchilada sauce and sour cream to a small pan over medium heat and whisk to combine.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar and toss together to mix.
In a 9 x 13 casserole dish, pour about 1 cup of the sauce mixture to coat the bottom of the dish.

How to assemble:

Fill each tortilla with about 2 – 3 tbsp of the spinach mixture and about 2 tbsp of the cheese mixture. Roll up the tortilla (it will be very full) and place seam side down in the casserole dish. Repeat until all the tortillas and filling have been used.
Top the enchiladas with 1 cup of enchilada sauce. You may find you have a little sauce leftover. Place in the fridge to use another time.
Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese over the top of the casserole dish and bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and starts to turn golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.

Why You’ll Love This Spinach Enchilada Casserole

Hearty satisfying meal
Combination of flavors and textures with just a little spice
Pure comfort food

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All About Enchiladas

Enchiladas are corn tortillas filled with either beans, meat, cheese or vegetables. These filled corn tortillas are then placed in a casserole dish and covered with an enchilada sauce and cheese and baked until bubbly.

Enchiladas are not to be confused with burritos which are flour based tortillas filled with the same toppings. Burritos are not baked in casseroles as enchiladas are.

Both are Mexican dishes that can be served with guacamole, salsa and/or sour cream.

Spinach Enchilada Casserole Variations

Change up the spinach filling and use any of the following:

Ground beef or steak
Beans like black or pinto
Roasted vegetables
Chicken or turkey
Tofu

Add some toppings to the baked casserole:

Green onions
Red onions
Jalapenos

Use a different kind of sauce:

Roasted tomato sauce
Tomatillo sauce

Use different cheeses:

Shredded Mexican cheese
Queso fresco
Smoked cheddar

Tips and Tricks

lightly fry the corn tortillas so they don’t get soggy
roll the tortillas with the filling while the tortilla is still warm or it will break
if the cheese is browning turn on the broiler for a minute or two

FAQs

Why Are My Enchiladas Soggy?

Sometimes the corn tortillas get soggy. This could be due to the fact there was too much sauce poured over them. Frying the tortillas will also help keep them from getting soggy.

Can I Use Flour Tortillas Instead Of Corn?

You can use flour tortillas instead of corn though corn tortillas are traditional. Changing the tortilla will change the overall flavor of the enchilada but if you aren’t a fan of corn tortillas then choose one that you like.

Are Enchiladas Gluten Free?

Corn tortillas are naturally gluten free so if you are using 100% corn tortillas the enchiladas will be gluten free. You can also substitute gluten free tortillas however the taste of the enchilada casserole will not be the same.

Can I Make My Own Enchilada Sauce?

Yes, absolutely. Homemade enchilada sauce works well however I sometimes use canned sauce to save myself some time.

How Do I Store The Leftovers?

Store leftover spinach enchiladas in the fridge. You can also freeze any leftovers to eat at a later date.

Casseroles are such a great comfort food. If you are looking for other comfort food options try this Low Carb Green Chile Chicken Casserole, this Sweet Potato Casserole or this Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole.

Need a new casserole dish?

So there you have it – an easy, delicious spinach enchilada casserole that will please the whole family. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, and it can easily be tailored to your own taste preferences. Be sure to let us know how it turns out if you give it a try!

Easy Spinach Enchilada Casserole

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp oil
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
16 oz bag of fresh spinach
1 tbsp lime juice
4 ounce can of chopped mild green chiles
½ cup sour cream
¾ tsp cumin
¼ tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
10 - 12 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Oil for frying
Sauce:
2 cups mild green enchilada sauce
½ cup sour cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, saute onions in olive oil over medium heat until softened. Add garlic and cook for a minute or two.
Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until the spinach has wilted and shrinks in size.
Add lime juice, green chiles, sour cream, and spices and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
Fry each corn tortilla in just a bit of oil until softened and slightly browned.
Add green enchilada sauce and sour cream to a small pan over medium heat and whisk to combine.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar and toss together to mix.
In a 9 x 13 casserole dish, add about 1 cup of the sauce mixture and coat the bottom of the dish.

Easy Spinach Enchilada Casserole

Recipe Ingredients For Easy Spinach Enchilada Casserole