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I need tips for great homemade enchiladas

Posted on 3/9/19 at 7:56 am
Posted by Tigertown in ATL
Georgia foothills
Member since Sep 2009
29160 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 7:56 am
ATL metro is an enchilada wasteland so I’m looking for tips for making enchiladas great again.

TIA

Edit: downvoted? I deserved it. Changed the title.
This post was edited on 3/9/19 at 8:58 am
Posted by Jones
Member since Oct 2005
90447 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 8:02 am to
I think Zappa has a good recipe.

https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/food-and-drink/new-mexico-enchiladas-w--red-sauce-recipe-w--pics/44741664/
This post was edited on 3/9/19 at 8:02 am
Posted by Tigertown in ATL
Georgia foothills
Member since Sep 2009
29160 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 8:09 am to
Looks great.
And I appreciate you not making some snarky comment about doing a search! Haha!

I had local “enchiladas” last night with flour tortillas (wth?) and cheese dip and no red sauce.

It was tasty, not gonna lie, but NOT enchiladas.
Posted by Jibbajabba
Louisiana
Member since May 2011
3878 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 8:21 am to
Flour Tortillas and a White Sauce Chicken Enchilada Recipe

As you said, this is not corn tortillas and there is no red sauce but these are some of the best “enchilada style” Mexican that I have made at home. I have also subbed regular ole taco meat for the chicken/cream cheese mixture and it is equally good, though the sauce becomes discolored.
Posted by Rouge
Floston Paradise
Member since Oct 2004
136794 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 8:35 am to
Based on title, I thought this thread would be offering the tips

DV
Posted by Tigertown in ATL
Georgia foothills
Member since Sep 2009
29160 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 8:57 am to
Nice catch!
Downvoted myself.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
26538 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 9:02 am to
We’ve been making different enchiladas at home a lot lately. One small tip we’ve learned is to char the tortillas a little bit before assembling. It keeps them from getting soggy and adds a nice charred flavor.
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13216 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 9:51 am to
I have a smoked chicken and green chili enchilada recipe in the FDB cookbook that is pretty tasty.
Posted by hiltacular
NYC
Member since Jan 2011
19667 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 10:10 am to
I need to figure out how to keep the corn tortillas from breaking when you roll them onto the dish before baking
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
101311 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 10:24 am to
quote:


I need to figure out how to keep the corn tortillas from breaking when you roll them onto the dish before baking



You have to cook them in oil first. You might burn your hands rolling them, but it’s the best methond to keep them pliable and also for holding up when baked.
Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28611 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 10:25 am to
These are out of Robb Walsh's Tex Mex cookbook which is one of the best I've owned. So damn good.

LINK
Posted by geaux4tigers
Austin, TX
Member since Sep 2006
949 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 10:58 am to
I've made these from Bon Appetit. They took a little work but came out great.
Posted by geaux4tigers
Austin, TX
Member since Sep 2006
949 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 10:59 am to
quote:

You have to cook them in oil first. You might burn your hands rolling them, but it’s the best methond to keep them pliable and also for holding up when baked.


Yep, cook in oil then dip in the chili sauce before filling and rolling.
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
31058 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 4:30 pm to
When I'm dictator, flour tortillas will be outlawed.
Posted by r3lay3r
EBR
Member since Oct 2016
1810 posts
Posted on 3/9/19 at 4:50 pm to
Make'em New Mexico style, stacked!
Posted by unclebuck504
N.O./B.R./ATL
Member since Feb 2010
1716 posts
Posted on 3/12/19 at 10:54 pm to
Wife been raving about the enchiladas at Fernando's in Dacula. I haven't had them because I'm pescatarian for about a year now.

I can't remember if they used flour or corn tortillas (pretty sure it was corn though), but I tasted the sauce and I thought it was awesome.

Owners claim to be from St. Bernard Parish. I thought the food was really good, even the rice and beans.
Posted by unclebuck504
N.O./B.R./ATL
Member since Feb 2010
1716 posts
Posted on 3/12/19 at 11:01 pm to
If you don't want to fry the tortillas before rolling them, I find a good work around is to just nuke them for 30 seconds or less.

They'll be more pliable without burning your fingers with hot oil.
Posted by LSUintheNW
At your mom’s house
Member since Aug 2009
35747 posts
Posted on 3/13/19 at 2:11 am to
quote:

I’m looking for tips for making enchiladas great again.


Make Honduran enchiladas.

Posted by BayouCatFan
Member since Jul 2008
4580 posts
Posted on 3/13/19 at 12:54 pm to
I make a pretty good pulled pork in salsa verde enchilada. Just plop the pork in crockpot and cover with salsa verde sauce. Shred when done. Assemble, top with favorite cheese and more salsa verde over the top. Bake 350 for 30-45 minutes.
Posted by NOFOX
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2014
9933 posts
Posted on 3/13/19 at 1:05 pm to
The Serious Eats recipe is pretty damn good:

Tex Mex Cheese Enchilladas with Red Chilli Gravy
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