Whip this pie up in about half an hour! It’s not only one of my favorite dishes, but it’s an easy and budget-friendly family dinner. I adore simple vegetarian Mexican recipes like this one because each serving contains more than 10 grams of protein which is great especially for a vegetarian dish! Feel free to add protein such as shredded chicken.
This is one of my favorite Mexican dinners to make, especially on a busy weeknight when we have sports and activities. If you like my Potato Taquitos, Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas, Veggie Quesadillas and Veggie Burritos, then you’ll adore this easy dinner recipe. I make it often and can eat it over and over again! I love eating it with chips, similar to a dip or on its own.
What is Enchilada Pie?
Enchilada pie is similar to eating a bunch of enchiladas piled on top of each other, with refried beans, sour cream, and salsa mixed in. It’s also topped with grated cheddar cheese, chopped onion, and chopped green onion. The mixture of the corn tortillas, along with the beans, sour cream, salsa, and cheese, is a DIVINE combination of ingredients!
Feel free to get creative and toss in some shredded chicken or beef. Although the recipe may be vegetarian, you can add in some meat for extra protein and flavor.
Is this a Vegetarian Dish?
Yes, it is written as a vegetarian recipe, although, as stated above, you can add cooked shredded chicken or beef. If you want it extra spicy, you can add some chopped jalapeño and jalapeño seeds! You can also top it with some hot sauce or salsa for some extra kick.
What Kind of Salsa Should I Use?
You can pick any kind of salsa to include in the enchilada pie recipe. We prefer medium salsa because we like some heat, but you can use mild or hot—anything you like!
Can I Use Fat Free Sour Cream?
If you’re watching your calories, feel free to use nonfat or low-fat sour cream. Full fat sour cream is preferred because of the creaminess and thickness, but you can use lower fat options.
How to Make the Best Enchilada Pie
STEP 1: After preheating the oven and greasing a baking dish, you will mix the salsa and sour cream, seasoning it with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, combine the grated cheese with the chopped scallions and pepper.
STEP 2: Spread half of the salsa and sour cream mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
STEP 3: Place four tortillas over the mixture, overlapping them.
STEP 4: Evenly spread half of the beans on top of the tortillas, sprinkling grated cheddar on top.
STEP 5: Next, you will add the remaining beans to the salsa and sour cream mixture and stir until blended.
STEP 6: Again, to layer you will place four overlapping tortillas on top of the cheese in the dish. Then, you will top with the remaining salsa and bean mixture, sprinkling the cheese and green onion mixture evenly on top.
STEP 7: Top with the remaining scallion and the diced onion. At this point, you’ll cover the dish with foil and bake it for 15-20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional five minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
More vegetarian recipes you’ll love!
Cheesy Mexican Street Corn Enchilada Bake
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas
Sheet Pan Elote Mexican Street Corn Nachos
Cheese on a Stick (Hot Dog on a Stick Copycat Recipe)
Mexican Street Corn (Elotes Mexicanos)
Final Thoughts
Finally, if you make this Enchilada Pie, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from everyone who makes this recipe and always try my best to respond to all comments.
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Enchilada Pie
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 c salsa any kind
- 1 c sour cream
- 8 corn tortillas 6-inch
- salt
- pepper
- 4 c grated cheddar cheese divided
- 1 (16 oz. can) refried beans divided
- 3 scallions thinly sliced, divided
- ¼ c onion diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Coat an 8×8-inch dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix the salsa and sour cream until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups grated cheese with 2 of the chopped scallions, and pepper. Set aside.
- Spread half the salsa and sour cream mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place 4 tortillas over the mixture, overlapping them. Evenly spread half of the beans on top of the tortillas. Sprinkle two cups grated cheddar on top.
- Add the remaining beans to the salsa and sour cream mixture and stir until blended.
- Place 4 overlapping tortillas on top of the cheese in the dish. Top with the remaining salsa and bean mixture, then sprinkle the cheese and green onion mixture evenly on top. Top with the remaining scallion and the diced onion. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
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