Crepes Ensenada
Crepes Ensenada is a savory baked dish featuring flour tortillas filled with ham, shredded cheese, and green chilies, all smothered in a rich homemade cheese sauce. The rolled tortillas are topped with paprika and baked until golden and bubbly, creating a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal. It’s a flavorful twist on traditional crepes that’s perfect for brunch, potlucks, or cozy family dinners.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 537kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 slices ham thin
- 12 flour tortillas 10 inch
- 1 lb Monterrey jack cheese cut into 12 pieces, like string cheese
- 7 oz can green chilies diced
- paprika
Cheese Sauce
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup flour
- 4 cups milk
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp prepared mustard
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat tortillas in the microwave to soften. About 30 seconds for 6 tortillas.
- On each tortilla place in the center 1 piece of ham, 1 piece of cheese, and a little of the green chilies. Fold in sides and roll. Place in greased baking dishes. I use one 9x13 and one 8 x8 dish. Pour cheese sauce over crepes to cover. Sprinkle with paprika and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
- For the cheese sauce - Melt butter, blend in flour. Slowly add milk till thickened. Add remaining ingredients and cook until smooth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1182mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 598mg | Iron: 2mg