Enchiladas de Chicharron
Enchiladas de Chicharrón are delicious Mexican enchiladas filled with crispy pork cracklings and topped with a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Queso fresco - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
- Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Chicken broth - 1 cup
- Tomato sauce - 1 cup
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Corn tortillas - 12
- Chicharrón - 2 cups, crushed
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, heat a small amount of vegetable oil over medium heat. Dip each corn tortilla in the sauce to lightly coat, then place it in the skillet for a few seconds to soften.
- Remove the tortilla from the skillet and place it on a plate. Fill the tortilla with a spoonful of crushed chicharrón, roll it up, and place it seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and chicharrón, arranging them in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas, making sure they are well coated.
- Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco over the top of the enchiladas.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g