Sweet Potato Enchiladas

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This easy sweet potato enchiladas recipe is a twist on the traditional. The flavor will surprise you! Even those who don't normally eat sweet potatoes tend to love the dish.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
12 enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 5 sweet potatoes

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 4 green onions, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying

  • 12 (7 inch) corn tortillas

  • 1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat, and boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 30 minutes. Cool and peel sweet potatoes.

  2. Place sweet potatoes in a bowl, and mash them with cream cheese, green onions, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until well mixed.

  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.

  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; one at a time, fry tortillas for about 30 seconds per side. Remove tortillas with tongs, and drain on paper towels.

  5. Place about 1/3 cup of sweet potato filling down the center of each tortilla, roll it up, and place filled tortillas seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over tortillas, and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the enchiladas are bubbling and cheese is beginning to brown.

Tips

Garnish with sour cream and salsa if you like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

640 Calories
30g Fat
76g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 640
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 16g 81%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 833mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 76g 27%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 456mg 35%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 1022mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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