Ham and Cheese Enchiladas
- T Millan
- Sep 1, 2025
- 2 min read
Homemade refried beans are a staple in Mexican cooking and a comforting dish to share during Día de los Muertos. This simple recipe brings authentic flavor to your table while honoring tradition.
Ingredients for Ham and Cheese Enchiladas
2 cups diced ham
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cheddar cheese
20 ounces cheddar cheese soup
1 1/2 cups fat free half and half
8 flour tortillas
Instructions for Ham and Cheese Enchiladas
Preheat oven to 350.
Combine first four ingredients (ham through onion powder) in a mixing bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and set aside.
Combine the soup and the half and half in a small mixing bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of the cheese sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Set aside.
Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and lightly toast in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Place one tortilla on your work surface. Spread 1/4 to 1/3 cup of mixture across the center of the tortilla and roll up. Lay seam side down in the casserole dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Pour the remaining soup mixture over the tortillas. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly. Remove the cover, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cool slightly before serving.
✨ Tradition Tip: Serve enchiladas alongside arroz rojo (Mexican red rice) and frijoles refritos (refried beans)—staples of family tables that add comfort and balance to the meal.
Why It Matters: On Día de los Muertos, even everyday dishes like enchiladas take on deeper meaning. Preparing them for family and friends becomes an act of remembrance, keeping the mesa (table) full of warmth, memory, and connection.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos 2025 in McKinney
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