Cheese Enchiladas With Green Sauce



Steps


For sauce: cook spinach according to package instructions.
Drain well.
Set aside.
Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
Add flour and stir mixture 2 minutes.
Do not brown.
Gradually whisk in whipping cream and milk.
Simmer until thickened , about 5 minutes.
Stir in spinach , cilantro , green onion , chilies , cumin , coriander and red pepper.
Puree in batches in processor until almost smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
(can be prepared 1 day ahead.
Cover and refrigerate.
Bring to room temperature before using.
) for enchiladas: heat oil in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat.
Using tongs , briefly dip each tortilla in oil to soften , about 15 seconds per side.
Transfer to paper towels and drain.
Combine cheeses in large bowl.
Set aside 1 1 / 2 cups for topping.
Combine onion and cilantro in small bowl.
Place 1 / 4 cup cheese mixture in center of 1 tortilla.
Spoon 2 teaspoons onion mixture over.
Roll up tortilla.
Pla ce seam side down in .

Ingredients


frozen spinach, butter, all-purpose flour, whipping cream, milk, fresh cilantro, green onions, green chilies, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried red pepper, vegetable oil, corn tortillas, mild cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, onion, sour cream