Bean & Cheese Enchiladas! (EASY AND FAST)

Hi everyone!  I don't know about you but when I get home from work, I do not want to cook a darn thing.  I LOVE cooking! It is most definitely a stress relief for me.  I usually just like to whip stuff up.  I came up with this super easy recipe a couple of years ago when my husband really wanted enchiladas.  I don't claim them to be anything like authentic enchiladas (my mother in law makes the BEST) but they are easy, take about 30 minutes total and they are relatively inexpensive.  Please excuse my interesting pictures..I took them with my phone because my digital camera wasn't working but I really wanted to show this recipe step by step :).

Step 1: Gather the ingredients you will need. 
*1 package of 8 burrito size tortillas,
*2 cans of enchilada sauce (any level of spiciness, we like HOT!)
*1 can of refried beans,
*1 bag of fiesta blend/colby jack/montery jack cheese.  Essentially whatever "Mexican" cheese you like.

 Step 2: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

Step 3: Prepare your pan! 

I spray a 13x9 pan with cooking spray, quite liberally I might add.

Step 4: Pour some sauce! 

I pour about 2/3 of one can of sauce into the bottom of the pan and spread it around until it covers the bottom of the pan.

Step 5: Start preparing your enchiladas

Open your can of refried beans and plop down a tortilla.  Spread a large spoonful of beans in the tortilla.

Now, take your can of sauce that has a little leftover and pour a small drizzle of sauce on top of the beans.

Next, sprinkle a small amount of cheese on top of your sauce/bean layers.

Last, roll up the tortilla and place it seam side down in your pan!

All rolled up! 

Seam side down, in pan.

Repeat until you have 8 enchiladas in your pan.

Use the rest of the sauce from your second can of enchilada sauce and pour it all over your enchiladas.

Sprinkle all of the remaining cheese in the bag on top!

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes (I usually go for 25, I like mine a little "crispier")

Take them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. They are messy, warm, cheesy, and delicious! I love to serve ours with Spanish rice! 

That's it everyone!  It's quick, easy, takes about 10 minutes of prep and 20-25 minutes of bake time and you have a delicious supper that is done quick and easy!  I will post the recipe below in a more standard format but I hope you enjoy!  Let me know if you recreate this dish for your family!

Easy Bean & Cheese Enchiladas

• 8 Flour Tortilla's (Burrito Size)
• 2 10 oz can's enchilada sauce
• 1 16 oz can of refried beans
• 1 8 oz bag of shredded cheese

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 13x9 cake pan with cooking spray.
• Spread about 2/3 of one can of enchilada sauce in the bottom of pan and spread around until it fully covers the bottom.
• Lay a tortilla out flat and spread about a tablespoon of refried beans in the center.
• Pour a small amount (about a tsp.) of enchilada sauce on top of the refried beans.
• Sprinkle about a tablespoon of shredded cheese on top of beans and sauce.
• Roll the tortilla up and place seam side down, starting on one side of the pan.
• Repeat this with the remaining 7 tortillas.
• Once all 8 enchiladas are placed seam side down in the pan, pour the remaining sauce over the top of them, trying to keep the sauce from covering the ends of the tortillas.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the enchiladas on top of the sauce.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
• Let cool for several minutes
• Enjoy!