Haute Couture Cheese Enchiladas With Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatillos, jalapeños, sugar, salt, cumin and ⅓ cup water; bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tomatillos are softened, about 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender and purée until completely smooth. Set aside.
• Place the chicken tenderloins in a medium bowl and sprinkle with the cumin, smoked paprika and salt. Toss with tongs until the chicken is evenly coated with the spice blend.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick sauté pan until shimmering but not smoking. Add the chicken and cook until just done, about 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate to cool. Do not rinse the pan. Add the onions and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-sized pieces. (All tenderloins have a tough tendon running through them; just remove it.) Add the shredded chicken to the pan with the onions, along with the chopped cilantro and shredded cheese.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Spread ¾ cup of the tomatillo sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
• Pour the oil into a small bowl or ramekin. Using a pastry brush (or your hands), brush both sides of each tortilla with oil, then stack them on a plate and microwave until hot and steamy, 1½ - 2 minutes. This makes them pliable.
• Spoon about ⅓ cup of the filling down the center of each tortilla. Roll each tortilla tightly and place side by side in the baking dish, seam side down.
• Pour the remaining chili sauce over the top, and use the back of a spoon to spread evenly over each tortilla. Sprinkle the cheese down the center of the enchiladas. Bake until hot and bubbling, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle the smoked paprika down the center of the enchiladas and serve immediately with sour cream, lettuce, avocado and lime wedges. (The nutritional information below does not include the sour cream, romaine lettuce or avocado used to top the enchiladas.)
• Note: If you touch the seeds of the jalapeño pepper, just be sure to wash your hands well and avoid touching your eyes.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooked enchiladas can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, defrost them in the refrigerator for 24 hours and then reheat, covered in foil, in a 325°F oven until hot.

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO CHILE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the salsa:
• On a baking tray, roast tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapenos for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer the roasted vegetables and any juices on the bottom of the tray to a food processor. Add the cumin, salt, cilantro, and lime juice and pulse mixture until well combined but still chunky.
• For the enchiladas:
• Meanwhile heat a 2 count of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and caramelized - this should take 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin then cook for a further minute. Sprinkle on the flour and stir to ensure the flour doesn't burn then gradually add the chicken stock to make a veloute. Continue stirring over a low simmer until the flour cooks and the liquid thickens. Turn off the heat, add half of the roasted tomatillo chile salsa, some additional fresh chopped cilantro and fold in the shredded chicken meat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Change the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees F and begin assembling the dish. Take a large flameproof baking dish and smear the bottom with some of the reserved tomatillo salsa. Now take the flour tortillas and briefly flash them over the stove-top flame (or put them briefly under the broiler if using an electric stove). Using a shallow bowl, coat each tortilla lightly with the reserved salsa mix. Put a scoop of the shredded chicken-enchilada mix on top of the tortilla followed by a sprinkle of the shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over the filling and roll like a cigar to enclose it. Using a spatula place the tortillas in the baking dish and continue to do the same with all the tortillas. Finally pour over some more of the salsa and top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until bubbly and cracked on top. Garnish, cilantro and tomato.
• Serve hot with Spicy Black Beans and Yellow Rice, the remaining tomatillo salsa, sour cream and fresh guacamole, if desired.
• In a large pot, soak beans overnight covered in water by 2 inches. Drain and set aside.
• In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and bay leaf and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by about 1-inch. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the beans and season with salt and pepper.
• Put all the ingredients into a heavy-bottomed pot, stir well, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice has absorbed the water, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Discard the garlic and bay leaf, fluff with a fork, and serve.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS W/ TOMATILLO/GREEN CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in large skillet.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tomatillos are soft, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to blender; add 2 cups onions, green chilies, and spinach; puree.
• Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Return sauce to skillet.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Lightly oil 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
• Heat about 1/4 inch deep vegetable oil in a second skillet and fry 1 tortilla briefly, remove to a paper towel to drain and then coat with sauce.
• Place coated tortilla on plate.
• Top with 2 tablespoons cheese, 1 tablespoon remaining onions, and 1 tablespoon sauce.
• Roll up tortilla.
• Place seam side down in prepared dish.
• Repeat with remaining tortillas, sauce, cheese, and onions.
• Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake until cheese melts and the edges of the enchiladas begin to brown, about 15 minutes.

HAUTE COUTURE CHEESE ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• NOTE: To all residents of the Pacific Northwest. The original recipe specified Willamettte Valley Cheese Company's Eola Jack, Rogue Creamery's Raw Milk Sharp, and Bellwether brand creme fraiche. Substitute accordingly.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Have all your ingredients, cooking utensils and sauce pans ready for the enchilada preparation.
• Sauce: Place the whole tomatilllos, garlic, and chilis in sauce pan. Cover the tomatillos with water and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook 5 minutes. Remove half of the cooking liquid and set aside. Drain the rest. Put the boiled ingredients, including the reserved cooking liquid, the onion, fresh stock, lime juice and salt in a blender. Blend the mixture until smooth and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
• Enchiladas: Grease a 13" x 9" ovenproof baking dish.
• Place 1 cup of the tomatillo salsa in a shallow bowl. Heat oil in a saute pan until hot. Quickly cook one tortilla at a time until softened, about 10 to 15 seconds. Place each softened tortilla in the bowl with the salsa to lightly coat each side. Place tortillas on a large cookie sheet until ready to fill with cheese. Repeat process until all the tortillas are cooked and sauced.
• Spoon 1/4 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese down the center of each prepared tortilla, roll up, seam side down and place in baking dish. Repeat. Once all the tortillas are filled, pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Top with the grated sharp cheddar. Cover the baking dish with foil, and bake the enchiladas for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 5 minutes. Drizzle the enchiladas with creme fraiche. Garnish with lime slices and fresh cilantro sprigs.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO-GREEN CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in large skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tomatillos are soft, about 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to blender; add 2 cups onions, green chilies, and spinach; puree. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Return sauce to skillet.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Dip 1 tortilla into sauce. Place tortilla on plate. Top with 2 tablespoons cheese, 1 tablespoon remaining onions, and 1 tablespoon sauce. Roll up tortilla. Place seam side down in prepared dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas, sauce, cheese, and onions. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese melts, about 15 minutes.