Spinach Enchiladas

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion chopped
2 poblano peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper chopped, seeds removed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach , thawed, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
6 oz (about 2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10-12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can enchilada sauce (or homemade)


1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and pepper(s); cook for a few minutes until fragrant, but not brown. Stir in spinach, and cook for about 3 more minutes. Remove from the heat, and mix in ricotta cheese, sour cream, and 1/2 of Monterey Jack cheese.
3. Warm tortillas in microwave or briefly in a skillet. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture (#20 disher) onto the center of each tortilla. Roll up, and place seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining Monterey Jack.
4. Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned at the edges.

(If using homemade enchilada sauce one recipe will cover two batches of spinach enchiladas).

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