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Ingredients
- Chile Gravy (see Game Plan note)
- 3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 10 ounces)
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 10 ounces)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 24 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 cup finely chopped white onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
Method
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
- Evenly coat the bottom of two 13-by-9-inch baking dishes with 1 cup of the gravy each.
- Mix the cheeses together in a large bowl until evenly combined, and line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, about 5 minutes.
- Test the oil temperature by carefully dipping the edge of a tortilla in the oilit should bubble vigorously.
- Once the oil is hot, use a metal spatula to carefully submerge the tortillas one at a time until bubbles form around each, about 5 to 10 seconds.
- Flip and fry an additional 5 seconds or until the edges of each tortilla are slightly crisp but not browned.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas, separating the layers with paper towels.
- Blot the tortillas with paper towels to soak up any excess oil, then fill each with 2 heaping tablespoons of the cheese mixture and 2 teaspoons onion.
- Roll to enclose the filling and set the tortillas in the baking dishes, seam side down, placing 12 enchiladas in each dish.
- Evenly distribute the remaining 1 cup gravy over both baking dishes and top with the remaining 2 1/2 cups cheese.
- Bake until the enchiladas are hot and bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let cool about 10 minutes before serving.
